As the rescue operation evacuated the 41 workers from the collapse site in Uttarkashi, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday issued an advisory to television channels to refrain from sensationalising the issue and from undertaking any live posts or videos from close proximity of the tunnel site.

The ministry also asked the TV channels to make sure that the presence of cameraman, reporters or equipment near or around the site of the operation do not disrupt the rescue operation. It also informed the government that the government is monitoring the situation and making all efforts to keep up the morale of the workers trapped in the two-km-built tunnel portion.

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"Various government agencies are working tirelessly for the safe evacuation of 41 workers. The operation underway around the tunnel is of an extremely sensitive nature involving saving so many lives. Telecast of video footage and other pictures relating to the operations by the TV channels especially by placing cameras and other equipment at close proximity to the rescue operations site has the potential to adversely affect the ongoing operations," said the statement.

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The ministry has advised all TV channels to be cautious and sensitive while reporting on the matter, especially in putting out headlines, videos and images and take due care of the sensitive nature of the operation, psychological status of the family members and as well as the viewers in general.

Earlier today, rescuers managed to insert an endoscopy camera into the tunnel and the first visuals captured showed the 41 workers had ample space inside the tunnel for them to move about.

(With ANI inputs)


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