IN PHOTOS: CM Shinde reviews rescue operations of excavator operator in Palghar

Updated On: 14 June, 2024 10:28 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday reviewed the rescue operations of excavator operator who remains trapped with the equipment after a cave-in at a water project in Palghar district of Maharashtra. Pics/CMO

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<p>An excavator operator was trapped after the soil and wall structure collapsed during work on a tunnel shaft at the Surya water supply project site in Sasun Navghar village, some 50 km from Mumbai, on the night of May 29</p>

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An excavator operator was trapped after the soil and wall structure collapsed during work on a tunnel shaft at the Surya water supply project site in Sasun Navghar village, some 50 km from Mumbai, on the night of May 29

<p>The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other rescue teams have been working at the site, but neither the man nor the machine has been spotted</p>

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The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other rescue teams have been working at the site, but neither the man nor the machine has been spotted

<p>CM Shinde was accompanied by MMRDA Commissioner Dr Sanjay Mukherjee and Palghar Collector Govind Bodke. He visited the site on Friday and reviewed the rescue efforts</p>

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CM Shinde was accompanied by MMRDA Commissioner Dr Sanjay Mukherjee and Palghar Collector Govind Bodke. He visited the site on Friday and reviewed the rescue efforts

<p>Talking to reporters, CM Shinde said that excavator operator Rakesh Yadav was involved in an accident while working on the Surya pipeline project</p>

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Talking to reporters, CM Shinde said that excavator operator Rakesh Yadav was involved in an accident while working on the Surya pipeline project

<p>He said, despite extensive rescue operations involving local teams and NDRF, he remains trapped. The Indian Army, Navy, and Coast Guard now have joined the search. We are committed to his rescue</p>

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He said, despite extensive rescue operations involving local teams and NDRF, he remains trapped. The Indian Army, Navy, and Coast Guard now have joined the search. We are committed to his rescue

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The Maharashtra Chief Minister announced compensation of Rs 50 lakh to Yadav`s family in the event of his death and assured a job to a member

<p>CM Shinde further said that considering the complexity of the situation, professors from the Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) will oversee the rescue</p>

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CM Shinde further said that considering the complexity of the situation, professors from the Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) will oversee the rescue

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The experts will also conduct a thorough inquiry to ascertain the cause of the incident and prevent future occurrences, CM Shinde said

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