Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Sikkim Tunnel Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to 8
There was a tragic accident in a tunnel that is being built for a hydroelectric project in Sikkim.
Eight workers have died, and many are still trapped inside.
The government is working hard to rescue them.
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, called the Chief Minister of Sikkim to offer help and support.
Many different teams, like the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA), are working together to save the workers.
The Chief Minister thanked the Prime Minister for his support and asked the public to stay calm and not spread false information.
Death toll rises to 8 in Sikkim tunnel tragedy at NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi assures full support and expresses concern for affected workers.
Rescue operations ongoing with coordination from multiple agencies including NDRF, SDRF, and SSDMA.
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang expresses gratitude for the Prime Minister's support and monitors rescue efforts.
Public appealed to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information.
- Who
- Workers trapped in the tunnel, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Tragedy at an under-construction tunnel of a hydroelectric project
- When
- Ongoing rescue operations
- Where
- Samardung, Namchi District, Sikkim
- Why
- To rescue trapped workers and provide support to affected families
Government Support
Public Concerns
Government Response
Government Support
The government is providing full support and coordinating multiple agencies for rescue operations.
Public Concerns
Public concerns about the safety and well-being of the trapped workers persist.
- Location
- Samardung, Namchi District, Sikkim
- Project
- NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project
- Death Toll
- 8
- Rescue Agencies Involved
- NDRF, SDRF, SSDMA, Sikkim Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Health Department
- Prime Minister's Action
- Spoke to Chief Minister Tamang, assured full support