Hp Two Dozen Labourers Trapped Near Lal Dhak In Kinnaur Due To Snowfall Sliding Of Rocks

# HP: Two Dozen Labourers Trapped Near Lal Dhak in Kinnaur Due to Snowfall, Sliding of Rocks ## Rescue Operations Underway, No Casualties Reported **Shimla, Himachal Pradesh**: At least two dozen labourers were trapped near Lal Dhak in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday due to heavy snowfall and sliding of rocks. Rescue operations are currently underway, and no casualties have been reported so far. The incident occurred on the morning of January 18, when a group of labourers were working on a road construction project near Lal Dhak. According to reports, the snowfall and rock slides caused a portion of the road to collapse, trapping the labourers underneath. ## Quick Response from Authorities Local authorities were alerted about the incident and the rescue operation was immediately launched. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the local police were deployed to the site. "We have deployed all available resources to the site and are working to rescue the trapped labourers as soon as possible," said a spokesperson for the Kinnaur district administration. "The snowfall and rock slides have made it challenging, but we are doing everything we can to reach them." ## No Casualties Reported So Far As of now, there have been no reports of any casualties among the trapped labourers. However, the authorities have expressed concern about the condition of the labourers, given the harsh weather conditions. "We are hopeful that we can rescue them all safely," said the spokesperson. "Our teams are working day and night to clear the debris and reach the trapped labourers." ## Investigation Launched into the Incident Meanwhile, the authorities have also launched an investigation into the incident. They are examining the cause of the road collapse and the safety measures that were in place at the construction site. "We want to make sure that such incidents do not happen again," said the spokesperson. "We will thoroughly investigate the cause of the collapse and take appropriate action." The incident has highlighted the challenges and risks faced by labourers working in remote and hazardous areas. The authorities have emphasized the importance of adhering to safety regulations and taking all necessary precautions to prevent such incidents.