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

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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.