Patel Engineering: Rescue Concluded, All 25 Trapped Bodies Retrieved

Patel Engineering Ltd has announced the conclusion of the rescue operation at its Samardung Tunnel (Teesta VI) project. All 25 personnel trapped inside the tunnel have been retrieved. The operation involved coordinated efforts from various government agencies, disaster response forces, and the company's project team. Patel Engineering Limited will provide an ex-gratia assistance of ₹5 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased individual and has expressed solidarity with the bereaved families, committing to provide necessary support.