#UttarakhandTunnelCollapse | #Exclusive With 'Rat Miners Who Will Be In Tunnel
- Updated Nov 27, 2023 1:57 PM IST
In an effort to step up the rescue operations in Uttarkashi, a rat hole mining technique will be used for manual drilling to remove the debris inside the pipe on the 16th day of continued rescue efforts in Silkyara tunnel, according to officials. As per the official sources, a team of 6 specialists have reached the site to undertake the manual drilling work. They will go inside the 800 mm pipe of the tunnel to remove the debris manually. The team includes engineers from the Indian Army's Madras Engineering Group as well as civlians. Apart from the drilling machine, a hammer, a shovel, a trowel, and a life support device for oxygen will be carried by these specialised teams while going inside the tunnel. Watch the exclusive conversation with the Rat Miners who will be in the tunnel.
