Telangana Tunnel Collapse: 10 Days In, Rescue Teams Expand Search for 8 Trapped

Rescue operations at the collapsed tunnel in Telangana have entered the 10th day, with no contact yet established with the eight trapped individuals. Teams continue to work around the clock, expanding their search to other locations in a desperate attempt to locate and save them. The missing include engineers and laborers who were inside the under-construction tunnel when it caved in.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has suggested deploying robotic technology to assist in the operation while ensuring the safety of the rescue personnel involved. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting the families affected by the tragedy, assuring them that every possible effort is being made to bring their loved ones back safely.

The Chief Minister also took the opportunity to criticize BRS president and former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, as well as Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, accusing them of neglecting irrigation projects like the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) during their tenures. He claimed that Rao, who served as CM for a decade, failed to prioritize crucial infrastructure developments, which could have prevented such disasters.

Despite continuous rescue efforts, the situation remains grim. State Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao had earlier stated that the chances of survival for four individuals who were located under the debris were extremely low. "I had said the chances are very, very remote. I don't want to comment further, but we are still waiting, holding onto the one percent chance of survival," he said.

As rescue teams work tirelessly, additional resources and technology are being considered to speed up the process. With each passing hour, the urgency increases, and the families of the trapped workers remain in distress, hoping for a breakthrough in the rescue mission.