Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Sikkim Tunnel Tragedy: All Victims Identified, Bodies Handed Over
A tragic accident happened in Sikkim where 25 workers died in a tunnel explosion.
The explosion was caused by a burst of methane gas.
All the bodies have been found and given to their families.
The company NHPC has given money to the families and thanked everyone who helped in the rescue.
The government has set up a team to find out why this happened.
The exact cause is still being investigated.
All 25 victims of the Sikkim tunnel tragedy have been identified and their bodies handed over to their families.
NHPC has expressed deep grief and announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of each victim.
The explosion was caused by a suspected methane gas pocket burst inside the rock strata.
A four-member committee has been constituted by the Sikkim government to ascertain the cause of the accident.
NHPC thanked various agencies and authorities for their support during the rescue operation.
- Who
- 25 workers trapped in the tunnel, NHPC, Sikkim government, rescue teams
- What
- Explosion in an under-construction tunnel due to a suspected methane gas burst
- When
- 20 July at around 1.05 p.m.
- Where
- Head Race Tunnel (HRT) of the Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project, Sikkim
- Why
- Preliminary findings indicate a leakage of combustible gas, exact cause to be determined by a detailed investigation
NHPC and Government Response
Families of the Victims
Support and Compensation
NHPC and Government Response
NHPC has expressed deep grief and announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of each victim.
Families of the Victims
Families of the victims have received the bodies of their loved ones and are likely seeking justice and accountability.
- Date of Incident
- 20 July
- Number of Victims
- 25
- Location
- Head Race Tunnel (HRT) of the Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project, Sikkim
- Cause of Incident
- Suspected methane gas pocket burst
- Committee Formation
- Four-member committee constituted by the Sikkim government
- Ex Gratia Announced
- Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of each victim