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Sikkim NHPC Tunnel Collapse: Search for Missing Malayali Geologist Ongoing
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 03:02 AM
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A tunnel collapse at the NHPC site in Sikkim has left a Malayali geologist missing. Rescue teams continue the search amid challenging conditions.
A tunnel under construction by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) in Sikkim collapsed, trapping several workers and leaving a Malayali geologist missing. Rescue operations have been underway since the incident, with teams combing the collapsed section and surrounding area. Authorities have called for calm and are coordinating with local police and emergency services to locate the missing professional. The incident has raised concerns over safety protocols at the site.