Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Sikkim Tunnel Collapse: Families Grieve and Wait
A tunnel in Sikkim collapsed, and some workers from Jalpaiguri in West Bengal were involved.
Three workers have been identified among the deceased, and their families are grieving.
Some workers are still missing, and their families are worried.
The government is providing support and assistance to the families.
The chief minister is scheduled to visit Jalpaiguri to meet the families and provide financial assistance.
A tunnel collapse in south Sikkim involved migrant workers from Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal.
Three workers from Bengal have been identified among the deceased: Bolo Oraon, Bikesar Oraon, and Gora Oraon.
Families of the deceased and missing workers are grieving and seeking information and support.
The West Bengal government is providing support and assistance to the families, including transport arrangements and financial aid.
The chief minister is scheduled to visit Jalpaiguri on July 27 to meet the families and provide financial assistance.
- Who
- Migrant workers from Jalpaiguri district, their families, and the West Bengal government
- What
- Collapse of an under-construction NHPC tunnel in south Sikkim
- When
- Recent, with the chief minister scheduled to visit on July 27
- Where
- Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, and south Sikkim
- Why
- To provide support and assistance to the families of the deceased workers and those who are traceless
Families of Deceased Workers
Government and Authorities
Support and Assistance
Families of Deceased Workers
Families are grieving and seeking support from the administration and government.
Government and Authorities
The administration and government are providing support and assistance to the families.
- Location
- Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal
- Number of Workers from Bengal
- 11
- Identified Deceased Workers
- Bolo Oraon, Bikesar Oraon, Gora Oraon
- Chief Minister's Visit
- July 27
- Administrative Support
- Teams visiting families, deputy superintendent and deputy magistrate sent to Sikkim