Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded a successful operation to rescue 41 workers trapped in an under-construction road tunnel in Uttarakhand on Tuesday, asserting that everyone involved in the mission has created an amazing example of human.

Modi also spoke to the rescued construction workers over the phone and enquired about their well-being, officials said. The prime minister said the multi-agency rescue exercise has made everyone emotional.

“Everyone involved in the mission has created an amazing example of humanity and teamwork,” he said.