The collapse of an under-construction tunnel on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarakhand last Sunday, trapping 40 workers, serves as a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of the Himalayan region. As a six-member panel, appointed by the state government, delves into the investigation of the collapse, it must scrutinize design choices, material selection, construction methods, and the adherence to geological studies that may have contributed to this tragic incident.