Amid the ongoing rescue operation in Uttarkashi tunnel collapse, rescuers plan to provide board games like ludo and playing cards to the 41 workers, who are trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel for 12 days. According to an official statement, the rescue operations were disrupted multiple times. Earlier on Thursday, the boaring was put on hold again after cracks appeared in the platform on which the drilling machine rests. Ludo and Chessboard for relieving stressTalking to PTI, Dr Rohit Gondwal, one of the psychiatrists at the rescue site said, We are planning to provide ludo and chess boards and playing cards to help them relieve stress. The operation is getting delayed and it appears that it will take some more time.No progress in movement of pipe through debris in Silkyara tunnel since Thursday: NDMA— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 24, 2023He also said that 41 workers are fine but need to stay mentally fit. Godwal said, They told us that they play chor-police, do yoga and exercise daily to de-stress. The medical experts highlighted their morale needs to stay high and they must remain motivated. A team of doctors is appointed to speak daily to the workers and ask about their health and mental conditions.Third halt in rescue operationThis is apparently third time that the drilling exercise has been put on hold since the multi-agency rescue mission began on November 12 followed by a stretch of the under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhands Char Dham route collapsed.
