Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Meet the team behind rescue ops to evacuate 41 trapped workers

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Multi-Agency Effort

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Rat-Hole Miners' Contribution

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India's Largest Rescue Operation

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Emotional Reunion

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Warm Welcome by Leaders

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Nationwide Relief

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Ongoing Rescue Efforts

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Survival Measures for Trapped Workers

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Anshul Shrivas

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