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Jabalpur cruise captain breaks down over moments before capsizing killed at least nine people
India
Published on 2 May 2026
He says he saw children as the boat went down
Three days after the Bargi Dam cruise tragedy in Jabalpur, the Narmada Queen captain has broken down, describing how a routine evening ride turned into Madhya Pradesh’s worst tourism disaster. At least nine people died and several remain missing after the vessel capsized in a sudden storm, with survivors pointing to safety failures including delayed life jacket use and lack of a rescue boat.
- The captain recounts the final moments before the Narmada Queen capsized
- At least nine deaths reported, with more people missing after the storm
- Survivors’ accounts highlight safety lapses like delayed life jacket use
- Rescue and search operations involve NDRF, SDRF, and the Army
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