INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
DEHRADUN: Even as rescuers mounted a massive operation outside to evacuate those trapped within the Silkyara tunnel, a remarkable, as yet
untold story, was unfolding inside
Unknown to many, the 41 workers, often with little food, disturbed sleep and bouts of anxiety, were actively contributing to rescue efforts
to get them out.Also See: Uttarakhand Tunnel RescueOfficials on duty told TOI on Tuesday that these trapped workers played a pivotal role in
the operation by assisting in the deployment of oxygen pipes and creating safety points amid the drilling workfrom three different
directions.Equipped with the necessary tools, they demonstrated determination and discipline, ensuring all tasks assigned to them by the
rescue teams were accomplished.All 41 trapped workers safely rescued from Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel after 17 days, celebrations and
relief ensueOver the 17 days of confinement, they adapted, re-composed themselves, and collaborated for the greater good, closely following
the guidance of the medical team assessing the ground situation
Dr Rohit Gondwal, overseeing the mental counselling of the workers from outside the tunnel, commended the workers for maintaining a calm
demeanour and "displaying the highest order of discipline".The unity among the trapped workers stood out
Gondwal said, "Interestingly, none of the 41 workers crumbled under the circumstances or refused to contribute to work
None of them fought among themselves or had even the smallest tiff during these all these days." Their composure and cooperation were key
for the successful execution of instructions from the rescue teams outside the tunnel.Uttarkashi Tunnel Ops: All 41 workers trapped inside
Silkyara tunnel successfully rescuedA frontline personnel in the rescue mission recounted the tactics employed to boost the morale of the
saying, "Whenever we felt that our people inside the tunnel were sounding low and despondent, we instructed them to continue working in a
jovial manner so that they kept doing things as per our instructions."Highlighting the workers' foresight and grit, an official from the
Uttarkashi district administration said, "They were told to stock their edibles and toiletries to prepare for any forthcoming adverse
Not getting demotivated, they collected and stocked those items patiently, never showcasing signs of being mentally or physically drained
This played a key role in their eventual rescue."Humor and camaraderie became tools to ensure everyone stayed focused on the task at hand
Another rescue team member told TOI, "One of them had asked me for chicken for dinner and I had promised him a chicken party once he was
outside provided he completed the task of setting up the oxygen pipe with precision."Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse Latest: Inside Visuals from
Silkyara Tunnel Site, 41 Workers TrappedWatchVisuals from Community Health Center Chinyalisaur after Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operation
