What was meant to be an evening of leisure on the scenic waters of the Narmada turned into a terrifying disaster on Thursday when a tourist cruise boat carrying holidaymakers sank in Madhya Pradesh's Bargi Dam, triggering panic, desperate rescue efforts, and a growing death count.
The tragedy unfolded near Khamariya Island in Jabalpur when the Madhya Pradesh Tourism-operated cruise, carrying 29 tourists, reportedly lost balance during a sudden storm and sank in the turbulent waters.