Telangana: Human remains found in SLBC tunnel as rescue efforts continue

Rescue teams discovered traces of human remains in the partially collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel

Hyderabad: Rescue teams discovered traces of human remains in the partially collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel on Sunday. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams supported by workers from other agencies, working on two spots, identified by the cadaver dogs and seismology studies, made a breakthrough in the operations.

They unearthed what is suspected to be highly mutilated remains of one of the missing workers. This discovery has slowed down the manual excavation efforts as the teams proceed with utmost caution to ensure the safe retrieval of the remains. The excavation work at the second site identified by cadaver dogs from Kerala is expected to take a couple of hours to reach similar depths.

The challenging conditions inside the tunnel, including muck, water, and heavy debris, have made the rescue operation particularly difficult. Despite these obstacles, the rescue teams remain committed to their mission, employing advanced technologies such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to detect human presence.

State Disaster Management Special Chief Secretary Arvind Kumar has been closely monitoring the progress of the rescue operations. Authorities have planned to deploy robots from March 11 to assist in the debris removal and ensure the safety of the rescue personnel. As the rescue teams continue their meticulous work, the operations have reached a critical stage. The entire focus is now on two specific spots identified by cadaver dogs.