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Kulman Ghising Called In to Support Chilime Tunnel Rescue

The Nepal Army has sought former Energy Minister Kulman Ghising’s technical support for the ongoing rescue operation inside the Chilime Hydropower Project tunnel in Rasuwa.

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Kulman Ghising Called In to Support Chilime Tunnel Rescue

According to Ujyalo Nepal Party spokesperson Rajendra Awasthi, the Nepal Army invited former Energy Minister Kulman Ghising to assist with the rescue operation. Ghising has headed toward the project site in a Chilime Hydropower vehicle following the Army’s request for technical coordination and guidance to help a team, including foreign experts, reach the powerhouse inside the project.

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