Exclusive: First footage from inside Sikkim tunnel shows daring rescue of 16 trapped workers

The first exclusive footage from inside the Jholungey (Samardung) Tunnel in Sikkim has surfaced, offering a rare look at the high-risk rescue operation that led to the safe evacuation of all 16 workers trapped inside.

The videos were recorded from within the tunnel by the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Pakyong, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Rangpo, and personnel from the Rangpo Fire Station, who were among the first responders to enter the affected section of the tunnel.

The footage captures the difficult conditions faced by rescue teams as they navigated the hazardous environment to assess the situation, coordinate operations, and reach the trapped workers.

Despite the challenging circumstances, rescuers successfully evacuated all 16 individuals from the tunnel.

Following the operation, the rescued workers were shifted to the Primary Health Centre (PHC), Rangpo, where they underwent medical examinations and received necessary treatment.

The successful rescue has been widely hailed as a testament to the coordinated efforts of the police, fire services, and other emergency response teams involved in the operation.