In Telangana, the search operation to locate seven persons trapped inside the partially collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel continuing at a rapid pace. 

 

An official release stated that an autonomous hydraulic-powered robot equipped with advanced machinery has been deployed to expedite the search operation for the seven individuals trapped inside. 

 

The personnel of different organisations involved in the operation went inside the tunnel, taking the necessary equipment with them. 

 

Rescue personnel from state-run miner Singareni Collieries along with rat miners have been carrying out excavations at the points which have been identified as possible sites of the missing persons.

 

The incident occurred on 22nd last month, when a portion of the SLBC tunnel collapsed, trapping eight individuals, including engineers and labourers, inside. 

 

One body was recovered earlier. Rescue teams have been working tirelessly for over three weeks to locate and retrieve the missing workers. With the latest deployment of advanced robotic technology, officials hope to speed up the search efforts.