Sikkim Tunnel Collapse Death Toll Rises to 22

A tunnel under construction in Sikkim collapsed on Monday due to a suspected methane gas explosion.

There were 25 workers inside the tunnel when it collapsed.

So far, 22 bodies have been recovered, and rescue teams are still searching for the remaining 3 workers.

The Sikkim government, the NHPC, and the central government have announced financial assistance for the families of the deceased and the injured workers.

The bodies of the workers come from various states including West Bengal, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Assam, Sikkim, and Jharkhand.