Tag: Rat-hole Miner Wakeel Hassan

By Syed Zubair Ahmad The story of Wakeel Hassan, a hero in the Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operation, echoes the plight of Dr. Kafeel Khan, who faced repercussions for his valiant actions during the Gorakhpur hospital crisis. Both individuals, celebrated for their bravery, found themselves ensnared in adversity in Modi's India. The tumultuous events unfolded when a section of the Silkyara Bend-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand collapsed, trapping 41 workers inside. Despite extensive efforts by state and central governments over 17 days, including the use of American Auger machines, vertical drilling, and blasting,...