The death toll from the Chamoli tunnel incident has increased to 11. This follows the passing of a worker who was receiving treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rishikesh. Officials confirmed the worker succumbed to injuries sustained during the incident.
The search and rescue operation in the inundated under-construction tunnel in Chamoli ended on Tuesday with the recovery of the bodies of two missing workers. They are referring to compensation given by National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) during the Raini disaster incident, but the THDC is citing the compensation given during the recent Sikkim tunnel incident. “The operation was challenging as a large stretch of the tunnel was filled with water, debris and slush, while heavy machinery was also stuck inside, restricting the movement of rescue teams.
“A total compensation of ₹ 11 lakh has been announced by the THDC and executing company Hindustan Construction Company (HCC), but the workers are demanding a compensation of ₹ 50 lakh.
“The death toll in the incident is now 11,” he said. We have called the stakeholders for the next round of talks,” the DM said. Kumar said the search operation was completed after the recovery of the two missing workers. However, through sustained efforts and coordinated operations, the teams managed to reach the affected sections and recover the missing workers,” Kumar said.
District Administration Mediates Compensation Talks for Workers
The district administration is currently facilitating discussions between representatives of the affected workers and THDC India Limited, previously known as the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited. These talks are focused on addressing the workers’ demands for increased compensation following recent events.
