All 25 NHPC workers’ bodies recovered after Sikkim tunnel collapse

All 25 NHPC workers’ bodies recovered after Sikkim tunnel collapse

All 25 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel of the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydropower Project in Namchi, Sikkim, were recovered on July 23, 72 hours after the incident. The tunnel collapse occurred shortly after 1 PM on July 21, following an explosion likely caused by methane buildup. NHPC confirmed the recovery of all bodies and suspended rescue operations. The project, part of the Teesta River basin development, is now under investigation. The tragedy has raised concerns about safety protocols in hydropower construction.