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Times of India02.05.2026GeneralIndia

Crew ‘abandoned’ cruise before it sank; no life jackets given, claims Bargi Dam survivor

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A Bargi Dam cruise survivor alleges pilot and crew abandoned passengers before the boat sank, leaving them to fend for themselves. Despite a sudden storm, lifejackets were reportedly unavailable initially. Nine have died, six are missing, and a high-level probe has been ordered. Officials are struggling to confirm passenger numbers due to unregistered boardings.

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