A tragic boating accident at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of 13 people, including a five-year-old boy and his uncle. The tourist boat capsized on April 30 while carrying over 40 passengers due to strong winds and rough water conditions, throwing many into the Narmada reservoir. Actor Sonu Sood has voiced his concern, calling for strict accountability measures, including mandatory life jackets for all passengers and a government portal to verify safety compliance before departures. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400 USD) to the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 (approximately $600 USD) for the injured. Recovery operations involved the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and Army personnel, who have accounted for all missing persons. The incident has sparked widespread calls for improved safety regulations in boating.