The Economic Times

NHPC Limited stated that of the 25 personnel trapped inside the tunnel, 13 bodies have been retrieved so far

NHPC reports thirteen bodies retrieved from the Teesta Stage-VI tunnel incident. Rescue operations continue round-the-clock for the remaining trapped personnel. The incident occurred after a suspected methane gas explosion trapped workers inside. NHPC will provide ex-gratia payments to the families of the deceased. The company expressed profound grief over the tragic loss of lives.