Tragic Boat Capsize in Jabalpur Claims Lives of Delhi Family Members
‘Save me...’: Delhi woman recalls last video call to sister who died in Jabalpur boat tragedy
Hindustan Times
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A sightseeing trip for a Delhi family in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, turned tragic when their cruise boat capsized in the Bargi reservoir due to strong winds. Three family members, including a mother and her young son, lost their lives, prompting emotional recounts of their final moments.
- 01A cruise boat capsized in Bargi reservoir, Jabalpur, claiming three lives from a single family.
- 02The boat was carrying 40 passengers and was operated by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department.
- 03Merina, her four-year-old son Trishan, and her mother were among the deceased.
- 04Survivors reported that many passengers were not wearing life jackets during the incident.
- 05Emotional accounts reveal the desperation of the victims during the capsizing.
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A family from Delhi experienced a devastating tragedy during a sightseeing trip in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, when their cruise boat capsized in the Bargi reservoir on April 30. The boat, operated by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department, was carrying 40 passengers and was struck by strong winds and waves. Tragically, three family members—Merina, 39, her four-year-old son Trishan, and her mother Madhur Massey, 62—lost their lives in the incident. Merina's sister, Treeza Chauhan, recounted a haunting last video call with Merina, who was initially cheerful but later called in panic, pleading for help as the boat capsized. Treeza noted that no one on the boat was wearing life jackets, which she found shocking. Survivors described the chaos as water flooded the vessel, with some passengers jumping into the water in fear. Merina's husband, Pradeep, and their daughter managed to survive by wearing life jackets and being rescued with ropes. The tragedy highlights the urgent need for safety measures in tourist activities.
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This tragedy raises concerns about safety regulations for tourist activities in India, particularly regarding the use of life jackets on boats.
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