Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Sikkim Tunnel Tragedy Claims Jalpaiguri Worker
A young man named Shyam Oraon, who was working in a tunnel in Sikkim, sadly passed away in an accident.
He was 33 years old and came from a tea estate in Jalpaiguri.
Shyam was very excited because he was about to get married and had gone to Sikkim to earn more money for his wedding.
His family is very sad and shocked by what happened.
They were looking forward to his return and the wedding preparations, but now they have to deal with this tragic loss.
This event also raises questions about safety in construction sites.
Shyam Oraon, 33, died in a tunnel construction accident in Sikkim’s Namchi.
He was a casual worker from the Indong tea estate in Jalpaiguri’s Matiali block.
Shyam left home one-and-a-half months ago to earn money for his upcoming wedding.
His family is devastated and in shock over his untimely death.
The incident highlights the need for better safety measures in construction sites.
- Who
- Shyam Oraon, a 33-year-old casual worker from Jalpaiguri’s Matiali block
- What
- Death in a tunnel construction accident
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- NHPC’s under-construction tunnel in Sikkim’s Namchi
- Why
- Shyam left home for Sikkim in search of better earnings for his upcoming wedding
Family's Grief
Workplace Safety Concerns
Impact on Family
Family's Grief
The family is devastated by the loss of Shyam Oraon, who was set to get married and was their primary source of hope and support.
Workplace Safety Concerns
The incident highlights the need for better safety measures in construction sites to prevent such tragedies.
- Victim's Name
- Shyam Oraon
- Age
- 33
- Occupation
- Casual Worker
- Location of Incident
- NHPC’s under-construction tunnel in Sikkim’s Namchi
- Family Location
- Indong tea estate in Jalpaiguri’s Matiali block
- Planned Marriage
- With a girl from Grassmore tea estate in Nagrakata block
- Time Since Departure
- One-and-a-half months
- Expected Return Date
- End of the month