Patel Engineering: Incident at Samardung Tunnel Project in North Sikkim
An incident occurred at Patel Engineering's Samardung Tunnel project in North Sikkim on July 20, 2026, due to a gas leak and explosion. 25 personnel were trapped, with casualties. Rescue operations are underway with NDRF and SDRF. A detailed investigation will follow.
The incident involves casualties and potential operational disruptions, which could have a significant impact on the company's reputation, ongoing projects, and financial performance.
The announcement reports a serious incident involving casualties and trapped personnel at a project site, which is a negative development for the company.
Patel Engineering Limited has reported an unfortunate incident at its Samardung Tunnel project in North Sikkim. The incident occurred on July 20, 2026, around 1:00 PM in Adit-3 - Face 4B Tunnel, following a gas leak. A sudden release of suspected methane gas embedded in the rocks led to a gas burst/explosion within the tunnel, producing dense fumes and toxic gases. This event resulted in 25 project personnel being trapped, with certain casualties.
The company's project team is actively collaborating with the district administration, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), local authorities, and other emergency agencies to facilitate the ongoing rescue operations. A detailed investigation will be conducted to determine the precise cause of the incident.
Patel Engineering expressed its deepest sympathies to the families affected by this tragedy and pledged its full support during this difficult period.
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