The Bargi River in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, has witnessed a devastating tragedy. A cruise boat carrying 29 people overturned in the river on April 30th, resulting in the loss of 9 lives. The search operation to find the missing people is in full swing, with 15 people already rescued.

The incident occurred due to strong winds that suddenly picked up, making the water choppy. Eyewitnesses claim that the crew of the boat failed to hear the passengers' cries for help, leading to the boat drifting further and eventually overturning. Some locals, however, managed to rescue a few passengers wearing life jackets with the help of a rope.

The state government has swung into action, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announcing compensation of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of the deceased. Public Works Minister Rakesh Singh has also reached the spot to oversee the rescue operation. The state government has promised to provide all possible assistance to the affected families.

As the search operation continues, the focus is on locating the missing people. The operation has become challenging due to the setting in of darkness. The incident has sent shockwaves across the state, with people coming together to offer their condolences to the bereaved families.

The incident has raised questions about the safety measures in place for such cruise services. The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Corporation, which operates the cruise service, is likely to face scrutiny in the coming days.

The state government has promised a thorough probe into the incident, which will help identify the causes and prevent such tragedies in the future.

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures in place for such services. It is essential for the government and tourism operators to ensure that passengers are safe and secure at all times.