From the archive record
These shots are from the entrance of the Silkyara Bend–Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand, where 41 workers were trapped after a major collapse during construction in November 2023. Filmed from the tunnel’s entry point, the footage captures the intense atmosphere of an ongoing rescue mission marked by urgency, coordination, and resilience. Heavy machinery operates continuously, drilling, clearing debris, and creating access routes, while engineers, rescue teams, and officials work side by side around the clock. People move with focused determination, communicating constantly as plans evolve in response to ground conditions. Floodlights illuminate the area, highlighting the scale of the operation even during night hours. The visuals reflect not only the technical challenges involved but also the