Rahul Gandhi Contacts Telangana CM Amid Ongoing Tunnel Rescue Efforts
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Synopsis
Rahul Gandhi communicated with Telangana's CM regarding the ongoing rescue efforts for eight workers trapped in the SLBC tunnel. The CM outlined the government's urgent response and the deployment of rescue teams. The situation has caused considerable distress, emphasizing the importance of swift action.
Key Takeaways
- Rahul Gandhi spoke to Telangana CM about the rescue.
- Eight individuals are trapped in the SLBC tunnel.
- The government took immediate action after the collapse.
- Rescue teams from NDRF and SDRF are on-site.
- Two workers were injured in the incident.
Hyderabad, Feb 23 (NationPress) Prominent Congress figure Rahul Gandhi had a conversation with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday morning regarding the active rescue efforts aimed at saving eight individuals trapped in the SLBC tunnel located in Nagarkurnool district.
The Chief Minister’s Office reported that during the approximately 20-minute communication, CM Revanth Reddy emphasized the promptness of the government's response following the collapse of a section of the tunnel's roof, which is currently under construction, on Saturday.
CM Reddy informed Rahul Gandhi that Irrigation Minister Uttam Reddy was dispatched to the incident site, while teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were mobilized for rescue operations.
The Chief Minister detailed the measures implemented for medical assistance to the injured and for connecting with the families of those trapped.
Rahul Gandhi expressed his appreciation for the actions taken, highlighting the need for the state government to exert every effort to rescue the trapped workers.
Previously, the senior Congress leader voiced his shock regarding the situation. “I am profoundly troubled to hear about the tunnel roof collapse in Telangana. My thoughts are with those trapped and their families during this challenging time,” Rahul Gandhi posted on ‘X’.
“I have been informed that rescue operations are proceeding, and the state government along with disaster relief teams are making every effort to swiftly rescue those in peril,” he added.
At least two workers sustained injuries while eight others remained trapped when a section of the tunnel, part of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC), collapsed near Domalapenta.
During the incident, a total of 50 individuals were working on the left-side tunnel when the roof collapse extended over three meters. The accident transpired at the 14th km mark.
While 42 workers managed to exit the tunnel, the remaining eight, including two engineers and two machine operators, remain trapped.
