Death Toll Rises to 12 in Madhya Pradesh Boat Tragedy as Search for Missing Person Continues
MP boat tragedy: Death toll climbs to 12; search on for one missing person
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The death toll from the boat tragedy at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India, has risen to 12 after the body of a 5-year-old boy was recovered. Search operations are ongoing for a missing 50-year-old man, with over 200 rescuers deployed, including Army divers.
- 01Total death toll now stands at 12, including a 5-year-old boy.
- 02Search continues for a missing 50-year-old man.
- 03The boat, operated by the Madhya Pradesh tourism department, capsized during a storm.
- 04Over 200 rescuers, including Army divers, are involved in the search efforts.
- 05The state government has ordered an investigation and banned similar boat operations.
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The tragic boat accident at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, has claimed 12 lives, including that of a 5-year-old boy named Mayuram. His body was recovered on Sunday morning, while search efforts continue for Kamraj, a 50-year-old employee of the Ordnance Factory in Khamaria, who remains missing. The boat, approximately 20 years old, capsized during a storm on Thursday evening. Of the 41 passengers identified, 28 were rescued. The state government has initiated a probe into the incident, resulting in the dismissal of three crew members and a ban on similar vessels operating in the state. Search operations involve over 200 rescuers, including around 20 Army divers airlifted from Agra, scouring depths of 40-50 feet within a 5 km radius.
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The tragedy highlights safety concerns regarding tourism operations on water bodies in Madhya Pradesh, potentially affecting local tourism and regulations.
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