Back'Life jackets given after boat started sinking': What led to Jabalpur tragedy that killed 9

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Times of India01.05.2026GeneralIndia

'Life jackets given after boat started sinking': What led to Jabalpur tragedy that killed 9

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A cruise boat operated by the Madhya Pradesh tourism department capsized in Bargi Dam near Jabalpur, resulting in at least nine deaths. The vessel, carrying 43 passengers, overturned during a sudden, severe storm with high winds. Survivors allege life jackets were distributed only after the boat began sinking, raising questions about safety protocols.

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