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Jabalpur Boat Tragedy Death Toll Rises to 13 After Search Ends

Search operations at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur have concluded with the recovery of two more bodies, raising the death toll to 13. The boat operated by the state tourism department capsized on April 30, with 29 people rescued initially. Multiple agencies including NDRF, SDRF, and Army conducted the search. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each victim.

Key Points: Jabalpur Boat Tragedy: Death Toll Reaches 13

  • Search operations completed in Jabalpur cruise boat tragedy
  • Death toll rises to 13 after two more bodies recovered
  • Boat capsized on April 30, 29 rescued
  • PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for victims' kin
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MP: Search operation completed in Jabalpur cruise boat tragedy, death toll rises to 13

Search operations at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur conclude with 13 dead. PM Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for victims' kin.

"The loss of lives due to the capsizing of a boat in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, is extremely painful. - Narendra Modi"

Jabalpur, May 3

Search operations in the cruise boat tragedy at Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district have been completed with the recovery of two more bodies on Sunday, raising the death toll to 13, the Jabalpur District Administration said.

The bodies have been sent to a government hospital for postmortem and all 13 missing persons identified have now been accounted for, officials said.

The official social media handle of the Jabalpur Collector said today, "Search for missing persons completed with recovery of remains of two more bodies."

The boat operated by the state tourism department capsized on the evening of April 30. On May 1, officials said that 29 people were rescued and a search operation was mounted to trace those missing.

Multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and Army personnel, were involved in combing the waterbody and surrounding areas.

On Saturday, bodies of two children were recovered by search and rescue personnel, officials said. The deceased were identified as Viraj Soni (4), son of Krishna Soni from Kotwali in Jabalpur, Shri Tamil (6) son of Kamraj a resident of Westland Khamaria, Jabalpur.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of the victims.

"The loss of lives due to the capsizing of a boat in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, is extremely painful. I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this tragic mishap. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. The local administration is assisting those affected. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRE would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," the Prime Minister's office said.

- ANI

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Priya S
My heart goes out to the families who lost their loved ones. 🙏 Those children were just 4 and 6 years old... It's devastating. But honestly, such tragedies keep happening in tourist spots across India. The state tourism department should have ensured proper safety measures. A thorough investigation is needed!
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Vikram M
This is a classic case of negligence. 🚨 The boat capsized on April 30, and it took until May 3 to complete the search? The response time by NDRF and SDRF was too slow for an inland water tragedy. We need better disaster management in remote areas. Also, insurance should be made mandatory for all tourist boat operators.
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Michael C
Terrible news. As a foreign visitor who loves traveling in India, safety is a huge concern. I've been on many similar boat rides and often life jackets are either missing or in poor condition. The government must implement strict regulations and regular inspections for all water-based tourism activities. RIP to the victims.
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Siddharth J
The fact that 13 people are dead and 29 were rescued shows the boat was overloaded. 🗑️ The tourism department doesn't even pay attention to basic things like weight limits and life jackets. And what happens now? A magisterial inquiry and then it's forgotten. We need a dedicated safety audit for all tourist boats in MP. Sad state of affairs.
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Divya L
So tragic, especially for the families of the two children who drowned. 💔 My cousin was at a similar tourist spot near Hyderabad last month and told me the boatman didn't even check if everyone had life jackets. Indian tourism needs a serious

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