Australian PM acknowledges 'Wonderful Achievement' in successful Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has commended Indian authorities for the successful rescue operation that freed 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand. He expressed pride in the significant role played by Australian Professor Arnold Dix, a tunnelling expert, who supervised the operation, navigating various challenges over two weeks.
Also Read: US Embassy in India hits record high, Issuing 140,000+ student visas
Albanese praised the Indian authorities, stating, "A wonderful achievement by Indian authorities. Proud that Australian Professor Arnold Dix played a role on the ground.
."
A wonderful achievement by Indian authorities. Proud that Australian Professor Arnold Dix played a role on the ground. 🇦🇺🇮🇳 https://t.co/RI1oSnaUkK
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) November 28, 2023
The Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, also lauded the rescue operation, describing it as an "immense achievement."
"This is an immense achievement. Well done to the authorities for successfully evacuating all 41 workers trapped in the tunnel in #Uttarkhand. Special commendation to Australia’s Professor Arnold Dix who provided important technical support on the ground. #UttarakhandRescue," Green posted on X.
This is an immense achievement. Well done to the 🇮🇳 authorities for successfully evacuating all 41 workers trapped in the tunnel in #Uttarkhand. Special commendation to Australia’s Professor Arnold Dix who provided important technical support on the ground. #UttarakhandRescue pic.twitter.com/xznn61cbOw
— Philip Green OAM (@AusHCIndia) November 28, 2023
The incident occurred on November 12 when a section of the tunnel collapsed between 205 and 260 meters from the Silkyara side, trapping workers beyond the 260-meter mark. The successful evacuation was achieved at 7:05 pm on Tuesday, with the rescued workers welcomed by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister VK Singh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also praised the rescuers, emphasizing the example set by their "humanity and teamwork." In a post on his social media platform (X), PM Modi expressed admiration for the courage and patience of the trapped individuals, wishing them well and good health.
उत्तरकाशी में हमारे श्रमिक भाइयों के रेस्क्यू ऑपरेशन की सफलता हर किसी को भावुक कर देने वाली है।
टनल में जो साथी फंसे हुए थे, उनसे मैं कहना चाहता हूं कि आपका साहस और धैर्य हर किसी को प्रेरित कर रहा है। मैं आप सभी की कुशलता और उत्तम स्वास्थ्य की कामना करता हूं।
यह अत्यंत…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 28, 2023
After the safe evacuation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally spoke to the 41 rescued workers over the phone, further underlining the government's appreciation for the successful rescue operation.
Also Read: Delhi’s Air Quality continues to linger in the ‘Poor’ category
OTT India updates you with the latest news, The Country’s no.1 digital news platform OTT India, Keeps you updated with national, and international news from all around the world. For more such updates, download the OTT India app on your Android and IOS device.
.