Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Sikkim Tunnel Tragedy: 13 Bodies Recovered, 6 Remain
A tragic accident happened in a tunnel in Sikkim where 25 workers were trapped.
So far, 13 bodies have been found, and 6 more are still inside.
The explosion was caused by methane gas.
The Sikkim government and the NHPC are working together to rescue the remaining workers and support the families of the victims.
The families are getting compensation money, and officials from West Bengal are also helping with the rescue efforts.
13 bodies recovered from the Sikkim tunnel, 6 remain trapped.
Explosion caused by methane gas in the under-construction tunnel.
Rescue operations ongoing with multiple agencies involved.
Compensation of ₹9 lakh announced for each victim's family.
West Bengal officials assisting in rescue and support efforts.
- Who
- Workers of the Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project
- What
- Recovery of bodies from a tunnel explosion
- When
- Ongoing since Monday
- Where
- Namchi, Sikkim
- Why
- Methane gas explosion in the under-construction tunnel
Government Response
Families of Victims
Compensation
Government Response
The Sikkim government has announced ₹4 lakh and NHPC ₹5 lakh compensation to the next of kin of each deceased.
Families of Victims
Families demand more support and faster identification of the victims.
- Location
- Namchi, Sikkim
- Project
- Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project
- Total Trapped
- 25
- Bodies Recovered
- 13
- Bodies Remaining
- 6
- Cause
- Methane gas explosion
- Compensation
- ₹9 lakh per family