Three labourers were involved in clearing mud & debris that had accumulated and choked the flow of stream under minor bridge 60 (near Tunnel 11) betn Thingou (8 kms West of Khongsang) & Khongsang Railway Station, when the debris suddenly gave way, causing a rush of water, mud, and rocks that swept away the earthmoving equipment and trapped the three workers.
Upon receiving information about the incident, the soldiers of Territorial Army swiftly deployed a search and rescue team from their Company Operating Base (COB) at Thingou, Manipur. The team, led by one Officer, one Junior Commissioned Officer and 10 Other Ranks, successfully rescued two workers. The search for the third missing worker was still in progress at the time filing the report . Additional troops have reached the site.
The Indian Army remains committed to ensuring the safety of personnel involved in this National Mega Railway Project and is working closely with railway authorities to bring the ongoing construction to a successful conclusion by providing overall security to the project.
