Uttarakhand: Success in rescuing 16 people trapped in Tapovan dam but …
Highlights: 100 to 150 workers go missing after avalanche More than 100 killed in Uttarakhand tragedy Nine bodies in hand, rescue operation underway New Delhi: The Rishiganga power project has collapsed after an avalanche near Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. About 100 to 150 workers at the site went missing after the accident. The rescue […]
Highlights:
- 100 to 150 workers go missing after avalanche
- More than 100 killed in Uttarakhand tragedy
- Nine bodies in hand, rescue operation underway
Nine bodies in hand
Nine bodies have been recovered so far and more than 100 others are missing. All of them are believed to have died. Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar said that 16 people trapped in the water near Tapovan Dam were rescued and shifted to safer places.
Uttarakhand accident, rescue operation started
Fear of some being trapped under the Tapovan mine
Excavation is underway by ITBP jawans to open the Tapovan mine. The door of the mine was closed due to debris. Many people are said to be trapped under the rubble.
CM in Reni village
State Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat himself has rushed to Reni village. Here he discussed the situation with the authorities. The Chief Minister has appealed to the people to be patient. Citizens are also requested to call 1070 or 9557444486 for any help.
