Nagarkurnool district Collector Badavath Santosh told the media that the news on some channels about bodies being found is fake. Two workers were injured and eight others trapped when a portion of the tunnel roof collapsed on February 22 at the 14th km point. The trapped persons including two engineers and two machine operators hail from Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. The authorities are implementing a well-structured plan, utilising advanced technology. The water inside the accident site is being pumped out, and debris is being cleared using plasma gas cutters. The necessary rescue equipment is being kept ready to ensure swift operations. The conveyor belt will be brought into use as soon as possible, and excavators have been prepared to remove the sludge. The rescue operation is continuing as per the findings of the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI). It can be metal or it can be something else. We are moving forward as per their finding,” the Collector said adding that if they find anything they would inform the media through officials.
