The Jabalpur District Court has ordered an FIR against the cruise boat pilot and others after a river tragedy in Madhya Pradesh killed 13 people. The court, acting on its own notice, pointed to negligence and specifically highlighted the operator’s failure to stay with and manage passengers during the incident. Authorities are now expected to investigate and prevent similar lapses.
A fresh video from Jabalpur’s Bargi Dam shows passengers scrambling for life jackets moments before a boat capsized, killing nine people. Survivors allege the jackets were not distributed promptly, and that the delay worsened the tragedy. Authorities say an investigation is underway and officials are taking action over alleged negligence.
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A newly surfaced video from Jabalpur’s Bargi Dam cruise shows the final moments of the boat tragedy, pointing to a near-total breakdown of safety protocols. Despite visible strong winds, choppy water, and passengers not wearing life jackets, the footage suggests essential safety gear was sealed. The incident, among Madhya Pradesh’s deadliest tourism disasters this week, is intensifying questions and scrutiny.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief after a cruise boat capsized near Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The death toll has reportedly risen to nine, with search and rescue operations ongoing to locate those still missing. Modi announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for victims’ families and Rs 50,000 for the injured, as authorities continue efforts at the site.
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