Nine people died in a cruise boat accident at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, prompting the Madhya Pradesh government to order a probe and ban all cruise boat operations across the state. The administration said local rescuers who risked their lives will be honored. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences and announced financial help for the victims’ families.
A boat capsized in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur near the Narmada by Bargi Dam after a sudden storm late Thursday, killing nine people and leaving several missing. Amid the tragedy, a photo of a mother clinging to her four-year-old son has stunned everyone, with even state minister Rakesh Singh reportedly struggling to hold back tears.
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A cruise boat capsized at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur on Thursday, killing four people. Officials said 15 survivors were rescued and searches are ongoing for any remaining missing persons. Eyewitnesses reported unusually strong winds that left the boat shaking, while authorities allege the operator overlooked warnings to return to shore.
A cruise boat carrying 35–40 passengers overturned on the Bargi river in Jabalpur district after a sudden storm, officials said. Four people drowned while others were reportedly rescued as emergency teams rushed to the site. The incident has raised questions about safety checks and boat operations during rough weather on inland waterways.
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