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Conveyor belt restoration accelerated as SLBC tunnel rescue operations intensify in Telangana

Hyderabad, Mar 31 (UNI) The restoration of the conveyor belt in the SLBC tunnel is progressing rapidly as rescue operations continue at full pace.
"It may be noted that the SLBC tunnel accident occurred on February 22, trapping eight workers. So far, the bodies of two victims have been recovered and handed over to their families. Authorities are making special efforts to expedite operations and rescue the remaining six workers."
On Monday, SLBC Tunnel Special Officer Shiv Shankar Loteti conducted a review meeting with senior officials overseeing the ongoing relief efforts at the accident site. He emphasised that the rescue operations are being carried out continuously and more effectively with the acceleration of conveyor belt restoration.
Special Officer Loteti stated that the state government is closely monitoring the situation, ensuring that multiple teams, including the Army, NDRF, SDRF, Hydra, Singareni Mines Rescue, and South Central Railway, are working round the clock despite adverse conditions. He highlighted that expert advice is being incorporated into the operations, with specialized teams coordinating efficiently to enhance rescue efforts.
Providing an update on the progress, he informed that the conveyor belt is being restored from 13,630 meters to 13,730 meters within the tunnel. Additionally, soil removal operations inside the tunnel are being carried out using excavators. The South Central Railway personnel are actively cutting and removing steel obstructions through a loco train to facilitate smoother rescue operations. Furthermore, high-capacity pumps are being used daily to drain spring water from the tunnel.
Special Officer Loteti commended the rescue teams for their dedication and tireless efforts, noting that they continue their work irrespective of festivals. He assured that ventilation is being restored in alignment with soil excavation, and necessary precautions are being taken to safeguard the well-being of the rescue personnel.
The review meeting saw the participation of key officials, including Nagarkurnool District Additional Collector (Local Bodies) Deva Saawan, Army officers Vikas Singh and Vijay Kumar, SDRF officer Giridhar Reddy, Hydra officer Sudarshan Reddy, South Central Railway officer Nethi Chandra, Singareni Mines Rescue officer, and JP Company representatives. The collaborative efforts of these teams are ensuring swift progress in the rescue operations within the SLBC tunnel, an official statement said.
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