Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 30 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday said that 15 people have been safely rescued after a cruise boat capsized in Jabalpur’s Bargi Dam, leaving four people dead.
The Chief Minister attributed the incident to a severe storm.
“Through swift rescue operations, 15 citizens have been safely rescued. Efforts are underway to locate those who are missing as quickly as possible,” Yadav said in a post on X.
“In this hour of crisis, the state government stands in full solidarity with the affected families with complete sensitivity, and every possible assistance is being ensured,” he added.
Yadav said that Public Works Minister Rakesh Singh, Tourism Minister Dhruvendra Singh Lodhi, senior administrative officials, and local representatives have been directed to reach the site immediately.
Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said that a probe would be conducted to determine the cause of the incident.
Authorities have launched a search operation for those reported missing.
Jabalpur Collector Raghvendra Singh said that four people have died, 15 have been rescued, and efforts are underway to locate 12 others following the incident.
A search and rescue operation is ongoing, officials said. (ANI)
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