He had taken a loan of Rs 9,000 by mortgaging his wife’s jewellery before setting out for Uttarkashi.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/a-late-diwali-for-family-of-uttarakhand-tunnel-workers-but-no-celebrations-till-theyre-safely-out-9045830/

Locals offer prayers during the ongoing rescue operation of the 41 workers trapped inside the under-construction Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel, in Uttarkashi district on Tuesday.

Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2023/11/29/locals-offer-prayers-during-the-ongoing-rescue-operation-of-the-41-workers-trapped-inside-the-under-construction-silkyara-bend-barkot-tunnel-in-uttarkashi-district-on-tuesday-pti/

Uttarkashi DM Abhishek Ruhela addressed the media, stating that the duration of the rescue operation remains uncertain, indicating the challenging nature of the situation.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/videos/news-video/tunnel-expert-welding-experts-called-in-for-the-silkyara-tunnel-rescue-operation/