Gangtok, July 21 -- Seven fatalities have been reported by the district administration as search and rescue operations continue to evacuate the workers trapped inside the under-construction tunnel at Samardung, Jholungey, under Namchi District in Sikkim, authorities said.

As per the latest official information, "seven fatalities have been reported" by the District Administration. The deceased bodies have been taken to Singtam District Hospital, STNM Hospital, Gangtok, and Namchi District Hospital, Information Public Relations said in a statement.

The Namchi District Administration, in coordination with officials, SDRF, NDRF, Sikkim Police, Fire and Emergency Services, the Health Department, and other line departments, is continuously ca...