Panic, dead bodies floating, negligence: Survivors recount Jabalpur boat tragedy horror
A boat carrying 29 people capsized during a tourist cruise at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, resulting in nine deaths and several missing persons. Survivors reported panic, lack of life jackets, and ignored warnings about strong winds before the vessel overturned. Rescue operations continued as officials confirmed the recovery of bodies and announced compensation for victims' families.
- ▪The boat accident occurred at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, during a tourist cruise.
- ▪Nine people died, including eight women and a child, and several others remain missing.
- ▪Survivors alleged negligence, including failure to provide life jackets and ignoring warnings about dangerous weather conditions.
- ▪Twenty-four passengers have been rescued, and search operations are ongoing for the remaining missing individuals.
- ▪The Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund will provide ₹2 lakh to the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 to the injured.
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Panic, dead bodies floating, negligence: Survivors recount Jabalpur boat tragedy horrorThe vessel, carrying 29 people, overturned during a cruise in Jabalpur. Twenty-four passengers have so far been rescued from the water, as per officials.Published on: May 01, 2026 3:40 PM ISTEdited by Anita GoswamiShare viaCopy link Survivors of the Bargi Dam boat tragedy in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur have alleged glaring safety lapses and ignored warnings moments before the vessel capsized, describing scenes of panic, chaos, and people “crying for help” as water rapidly filled the boat.Wreckage of the cruise boat, which capsized in the reservoir at Bargi Dam, in Jabalpur.
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