In a setback to the ongoing rescue mission, the drilling to save 41 trapped workers in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel faced another halt due to a technical glitch. The Auger machine, encountering obstacles, was temporarily stopped, prolonging the challenges in the 14-day operation.

The topography's challenges persist, including obstacles from a metal frame that collapsed with the tunnel roof on Diwali."No heavy objects present up to 5 metres": Experts analyze the Uttarkashi rescue operation.In another setback, drilling halts again at Uttarkashi tunnel, leaving 41 workers trapped on Day 14. Officials reported encountering an obstacle during the resumption of operations on Friday after a temporary pause due to a technical snag the previous day.

Despite the challenges, a mixed strategy involving manual drilling and the use of the auger machine for pipe placement is being pursued, with authorities emphasising the priority of worker safety and efficient progress.