India, April 2 -- Telangana Revenue Minister P. Srinivas Reddy on Wednesday said that rescue operations at the SLBC tunnel site are progressing swiftly under the direction of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and are expected to be completed within 10 to 15 days.
Speaking to reporters in Srisailam after visiting the accident site, the minister stated that nearly 800 experts from various agencies have been working round the clock for the past 40 days. Currently, about 550 to 560 personnel equipped with advanced machinery are involved in the ongoing operations.
However, the rescue team is facing serious challenges in removing debris, as iron and other materials have fused with the soil during deep drilling inside the tunnel. So far, two bo...