Madhya Pradesh: Tragedy at Jabalpur's Bargi Dam as Cruise Boat sinks; bodies recovered, several missing

Jabalpur: A heart-wrenching incident has emerged from Bargi Dam, a major tourist attraction in Jabalpur. Here, a cruise boat packed with tourists suddenly sank in the backwaters of the Narmada River. Reports suggest that approximately 30 people were on board the cruise at the time of the accident.

How did the tragedy happen?

While the cruise was navigating the deep backwaters of the Narmada, the weather suddenly took a turn for the worse, and strong winds began to blow. Due to the pressure from high waves and gusty winds, the cruise lost its balance and, in a matter of moments, submerged beneath the water. Immediately following the accident, local boatmen and the administration launched rescue operations. So far, approximately 15 people have been safely pulled out of the water.

How did the authorities respond?

Relief and rescue teams have recovered four bodies. Several individuals are still reported missing, and divers along with SDRF teams are currently engaged in the search for them. Upon receiving news of the accident, senior officials from the police and district administration rushed to the scene. The injured have been transported to a nearby hospital. According to locals, the sudden onset of a storm left the cruise operator with no opportunity to regain control of the vessel. Currently, the top priority remains locating the missing individuals as quickly as possible.