'Rat-hole' miners adept at burrowing small tunnels

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on November 27, 2023
The operation to evacuate the 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi saw the entry of a team of six 'rat-hole' miners on the site on Monday. The team, specialised in burrowing in small tunnels, will dig through the 10-12 meters of debris, beyond which the workers are trapped. Talking to TOI, Prasadi Lodi, a...

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Published on November 30, 2023 -  02:31
Uttarkashi Tunnel Ops’ rat-hole miners: The unsung heroes behind rescue mission | Oneindia News
In a heartwarming turn of events, a group of unsung heroes emerged from the depths of a crisis in Uttarakhand, demonstrating unparalleled courage and determination. Almost always overlooked, this team of 'rat-hole' miners, employees of Delhi-based Rockwell Enterprises, stepped into the spotlight as they played a crucial role in rescuing 41 labourers trapped in the tunnel for 17 harrowing days. #UttarkashiTunnelRescue #RatHoleMiners #UttarkashiRescueOperation #UttarkashiTunnelDroneFootage #WorkersRescued #WorkersRescuedVideo #UttarkashiDroneVisuals #SilkyaraTunnel #Uttarakhand #MiningExperts #ManualDrilling #VerticalDrilling #CharDhamRoute #NarendraModi ~HT.99~PR.151~ED.194~

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