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Jabalpur Boat Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to Six, Rescue Operations Continue

The death toll in the cruise boat capsizing incident at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur has risen to six. Rescue operations faced challenges overnight due to darkness and adverse weather but are now progressing faster. Survivors have alleged a lack of basic safety measures, claiming passengers were not provided with life jackets. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav confirmed that 15 citizens have been safely rescued and attributed the incident to a severe storm.

Key Points: Jabalpur Boat Capsize: Death Toll Reaches Six

  • Death toll rises to six in Jabalpur cruise boat capsizing
  • Survivors allege no life jackets provided
  • CM Mohan Yadav says 15 citizens rescued
  • Rescue operations hampered by darkness and bad weather
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MP: Death toll rises to six in Jabalpur cruise boat capsize incident

Death toll rises to six in Jabalpur cruise boat capsize at Bargi Dam. Survivors allege lack of life jackets; CM Mohan Yadav confirms 15 rescued.

"My son and wife are missing. I got hurt when the mirror on the cruise boat broke after hitting a wave. The staff did not provide us with life jackets; we arranged them and distributed them ourselves. - Survivor"

Jabalpur, May 1

The death toll in the cruise boat capsizing incident at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur has risen to six, a day after the mishap occurred, even as search and rescue operations continue at the site.

State Minister Rakesh Singh said that rescue efforts faced significant challenges overnight due to darkness and adverse weather conditions, but are now progressing at a faster pace with improved visibility.

Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "There were considerable difficulties until last night, due to darkness and bad weather. But now that it's light, it seems the rescue operation will be completed quickly."

"The NDRF team has arrived, and you can see that all available resources are being utilised... All teams are engaged... Everyone believes that some people may be trapped inside," he further said.

A survivor of the boat capsizing incident has alleged a lack of basic safety measures, claiming that passengers were not provided with life jackets.

"...My son and wife are missing. I got hurt when the mirror on the cruise boat broke after hitting a wave. The staff did not provide us with life jackets; we arranged them and distributed them ourselves," he told reporters.

Earlier, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that "15 citizens have been safely rescued" in the cruise boat capsized incident.

He attributed the incident to a "severe storm".

In a post on X, CM Mohan Yadav wrote, "Through swift rescue operations, 15 citizens have been safely rescued. Efforts are underway to locate those who are missing as quickly as possible."

"In this hour of crisis, the state government stands in full solidarity with the affected families with complete sensitivity, and every possible assistance is being ensured," the post read.

Eyewitnesses claimed that strong winds may have contributed to the incident.

Samrat, an eyewitness, said, "It was really windy. We told the boat operator to come to the other end, but he paid no heed. It started for the other side but capsized in the middle of the dam. A few people in life jackets jumped off the boat... We safely rescued about 15-16 people... We rushed them to the hospital. The bodies were taken away."

- ANI

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Priya S
CM Yadav says 15 rescued, but families still wait for their loved ones. Admirable that rescue ops continued despite challenges, but this incident highlights the need for mandatory safety protocols in tourist areas. Hope the missing are found soon. 💔
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David E
This is heartbreaking. Reading the survivor's account—no life jackets from staff—is infuriating. As an American, I see this as a basic safety failure that could have been prevented. My condolences to the families. Truly a dark day for Jabalpur.
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Vikram M
The boat operator ignored warnings about the wind? That's negligence, pure and simple. These dam boating "adventures" are often run by fly-by-night operators focused only on money. Government needs to audit all such tourist boats in MP and nationwide. Speed and accountability needed.
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Meera T
I am from Jabalpur and have been on that cruise. The staff was always casual about safety. Everyone spoke up before but nothing changed. Now 6 lives lost. The NDRF is doing their best but the damage is done. My heart goes out to the families left waiting. 😢

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