Former Bharat opener Virender Sehwag
expressed his happiness after all 41 trapped workers were evacuated
successfully from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand.
“Where there is a Will, There is a Way.
So thankful, that all the 41 workers have been safely rescued. My gratitude to the
NDRF, SDRF, Army and all those involved in this incredible rescue mission. Jai
Hind,” Sehwag wrote on X.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the
bravery and determination of rescuers involved in the Silkyara tunnel
operation, saying that they have given new life to the labourers, who were
trapped in the tunnel for the last 16 days, adding that the mission has set an “example
of humanity and teamwork”.
PM Modi took to X and said, “The success
of the rescue operation of our labourer brothers in Uttarkashi is making
everyone emotional. I want to say to the friends who were trapped in the tunnel
that your courage and patience is inspiring everyone. I wish you all well and
good health.”
“It is a matter of great satisfaction
that after a long wait, these friends of ours will now meet their loved ones.
The patience and courage that all these families have shown in this challenging
time cannot be appreciated enough, PM Modi added.
PM Modi further said everyone involved
in this mission has set an example of humanity and teamwork.
“I also salute the spirit of all the
people associated with this rescue operation. Their bravery and determination
have given new life to our labour brothers. Everyone involved in this mission
has set an amazing example of humanity and teamwork,” PM Modi said on X.
Meanwhile, locals distributed sweets
outside the Silkyara tunnel as trapped workers were being rescued from the
tunnel.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met
the workers who have been rescued along with Union Minister of State General
(Retd) VK Singh.
“Initial health checkup of all the
workers is being done in the temporary medical camp built in the tunnel,” Uttarakhand
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami tweeted.
After tireless efforts of rescuers which
continued for 16 days, locals distributed sweets outside the Silkyara tunnel as
trapped workers were rescued from the tunnel.
ANI
