At least nine people have died, and several others are still missing. Survivors reported that life jackets were not distributed before the boat set sail, raising serious concerns about cruise safety protocols.

The Madhya Pradesh government announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of each deceased victim. A yellow alert for heavy rain had been issued by the weather department prior to the incident, indicating that conditions were unsafe for boating.

The cruise capsized around 6 PM. Divers recovered five bodies by Friday evening, with five people still unaccounted for. Rescue operations faced delays, which may have cost lives.

The Narmada Queen has been in service since 2006 and was operated by the MP Tourism Department. Reports indicate that the pilot and crew allegedly abandoned ship before it capsized.

Key facts:

• The boat was carrying a total of 43 passengers and crew members.
• 28 individuals have been rescued so far.
• Survivors spent up to 3.5 hours searching for a child.

Rajesh Soni criticized the decision to allow the boat to operate under such conditions, calling it a major lapse. Roshan Anand Verma mentioned that the weather was clear when they boarded but changed suddenly as they reached mid-dam.

A high-level investigation committee has been constituted to probe the incident further. The exact number of missing persons remains unclear as reports vary.

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Witnesses reported that sudden strong winds struck the area despite a prior weather alert from the India Meteorological Department. Survivors indicated that the crew ignored requests for safety measures during adverse weather conditions.

Eyewitnesses had warned the operator to return to shore, but their pleas went unheeded. The boat capsized, leaving four confirmed dead and twelve others still missing.

Key facts:

• A total of 15 passengers were rescued and transported to nearby hospitals.
• The bodies of a mother and her four-year-old son were recovered from the water.
• State minister Rakesh Singh announced compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of victims.

Pradeep Kumar, a survivor, expressed frustration over the lack of safety arrangements. “There was no arrangement. Not all of us were given life jackets and had no option but to share them among ourselves,” he stated. He further criticized the crew’s negligence, saying, “They didn’t come down. They should have taken care of the tourists.”

The tragedy raises serious concerns about cruise safety on the Narmada River and the oversight by Madhya Pradesh Tourism authorities. The cruise was reportedly allowed to operate despite warnings about strong winds.

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