Out of 39 people, 9 died and 6 are missing in the cruise accident at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur. Expressing grief over this incident, Sonu Sood has demanded to make life jacket mandatory for every passenger and enforce strict rules.
Jabalpur Cruise Accident: The tragic cruise accident that took place on the evening of 30 April 2026 in the backwaters of Bargi Dam on the Narmada River in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh has shocked everyone. A cruise ship filled with 43 people sank amid high waves, in which bodies of 9 people have been found so far. Many people from politics to the film world have expressed grief over this accident. One of them is Bollywood actor Sonu Sood.
Sonu Sood Reaction: Questions raised on the system
Actor Sonu Sood has expressed deep grief over this accident. He not only expressed condolences but also raised questions on the system and appealed to the administration to take necessary steps. While sharing a post on his social media platform But an accident happened in Vrindavan and now a similar incident has come to light in Madhya Pradesh also. How many more lives will be lost?
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Safety Tip: Do not boat without a life jacket
Sonu Sood further said that now the time has come that this rule should be strictly implemented. He recommended that no boat leave the shore until every passenger was wearing a life jacket.
Government portal’s suggestion: Emphasis on increasing accountability
Sonu Sood also gave an important suggestion in his post. According to him, there should be a government portal where it is mandatory to upload time-stamped photographs of passengers wearing life jackets before every trip. He said that only strict accountability can stop such incidents and save lives.
Accident update: Deaths, missing and rescue operation
According to the information, there were a total of 43 people on board this cruise, out of which bodies of 9 people (8 women and 1 child) have been recovered. At the same time, 28 passengers have been rescued safely, while 6 people are still missing and are being searched. Apart from NDRF-SDRF, search and rescue operations are being carried out continuously by the Army.