Bharat Express

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue

Stricter guidelines for construction in sensitive areas like the Himalayas stress the need for a proper muck disposal plan to prevent harm to the local ecosystem.

The tunnel collapsed on October 12, trapping 41 workers. They have been stuck there ever since, despite the rescuers' best efforts to reach them.

In the protracted rescue operation, the camera and walkie-talkie link with the workers represents a key development.