Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: 'Hope for the safe return of trapped workers by Christmas', says expert Arnold Dix

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expert Arnold Dix expressed optimism about the safe return of the 41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel, expressing hope that they would be home in time for Christmas. In a conversation with ANI, Dix emphasized the importance of the rescue operation focusing on ensuring the safe return of the labourers and rescuers. Also Read | Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Auger drill stuck in the rubble, trapped workers likely to remain stuck for weeks: Top 10 updates Dix stated, "It may take some time, perhaps up to a month, but I cannot specify the exact timeline.

Rushing the process is not advisable. The priority is the safe return of these men, and I am confident they will be home for Christmas." Clarifying his earlier statements, Dix also told ANI that he never assured a swift or easy rescue operation, reiterating his commitment to ensuring the safety of the workers above all else. Today, Syed Ata Hasnain from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) highlighted the growing technical complexity of the rescue operation at the Silkyara tunnel.

Hasnain underscored the unpredictable nature of the environment in which rescuers are operating. Track | Uttarkashi tunnel collapse LIVE Updates here Hasnain assured that despite the technical complexities, all 41 trapped workers were in stable conditions within the tunnel. He emphasised the challenges faced during operations in mountainous terrain, likening the situation to that of a war zone due to the unpredictability of such landscapes.