The tragedy at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur has claimed 11 lives as of Saturday, May 2, 2026, following the recovery of the bodies of two children aged five and six. The state-operated cruise boat capsized in the Narmada River on Thursday evening after being caught in a sudden, violent storm. While 28 passengers were rescued, survivors have alleged significant safety lapses, including the lack of life jackets and a failure to heed weather warnings. NDRF, SDRF, and Army divers continue to scour the waters for two remaining missing persons, while the Madhya Pradesh government has ordered a high-level probe into the negligence that led to the fatal mishap.
