9 Tourists Killed As Cruise Boat Sinks In Narmada River In Jabalpur, Rescue Operations Underway

Jabalpur: At least nine people were killed on Thursday evening after a cruise both carrying around 30 people on board sank in Narmada River's Bargi dam area of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur. Rescue operations are presently underway.

According to reports, the mishap took place due to overloading.

An eyewitness named Tuhin told ANI, “We were sitting here after having a meal. It was windy. The boat was shaking. People told the boat operator to pull the boat to our side and anchor it here. But he paid no heed. He took the boat in the middle of the water once again and it capsized.”

Jabalpur Collector Raghvendra Singh said that as of now, 15 people have been rescued and SDRF teams are trying to search for 12 more people.

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav said that in this hour of crisis, the state government stands in full solidarity with the affected families with complete sensitivity, adding that every possible assistance will being ensured.

“The operation by the local administration and rescue forces continues unabated in Jabalpur regarding the tragic cruise accident at the Bargi Dam caused by a severe storm. Public Works Minister Rakesh Singh, Tourism Minister Dhruvendra Singh Lodhi, the Divisional In-Charge ACS, ADG, and local public representatives have been directed to reach the site immediately," the Chief Minister further said.

State Minister Rakesh Singh said, “The incident occurred around 6.15 pm. About 29 people were onboard the cruise. After the incident, about 15 people were rescued. Four bodies have been recovered. Search is underway for the remaining people. SDRF, District Police and the entire administration is here. Operations are underway to locate the missing people.”

He added, “Once the missing people are found, this will be investigated.”

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