Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:34am on 03 May 2026,Sunday India
The death toll in the Bargi Dam boat accident rose to 11 after two more children were found. The cruise had capsized during a storm in Jabalpur. Captain Mahesh Patel said, “I haven’t eaten or slept in three days. I only see those children.” He said he told passengers to wear life jackets as weather worsened. Survivors claimed jackets were not given at the start. A probe is looking into safety lapses. Officials said strong winds hit the boat near an island. Rescue teams continue search operations for missing people. (PC: India Today)
