Uttarakhand: Psychiatrists and doctors are examining the workers, workers can stay in AIIMS for 24 hours; The doctor said this

41 workers trapped in the tunnel due to the collapse of a part of the under-construction Silkyara Tunnel on Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand were rescued safely on the 17th day on Tuesday. There is a wave of happiness among the workers who emerged from the darkness after 16 days. The workers heaved a sigh of relief after meeting their families. Today 41 laborers are being examined in Rishikesh AIIMS.

Dr Narendra Kumar, assistant professor of hospital administration at AIIMS Rishikesh, said it was difficult to say how much time the staff would spend in the hospital. Only after a preliminary evaluation will be done by a team of doctors will we be able to say clearly. He will probably have to stay here for 24 hours.

After preliminary examination of the workers sent to All India Institute of Ayurvedic Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh, the AIIMS Hospital administration has issued a health bulletin of the workers. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced that an incentive amount of Rs 50,000 will be given to all the personnel working in the rescue operation inside the Silkyara Tunnel.