Jabalpur, May 1: The Madhya Pradesh government has initiated strict action against those responsible for negligence in the recent cruise accident at Bargi Reservoir in Jabalpur.
In a statement released on Friday evening, the government announced the immediate dismissal of cruise pilot Mahesh Patel, helper Chhote Lal Gond, and ticket counter in-charge (front office assistant) Brijendra.
The statement further revealed that Sunil Maravi, the manager of Hotel Maikal Resort and Boat Club Bargi, has been suspended for dereliction of duty, while regional manager Sanjay Malhotra has been reassigned to headquarters pending departmental investigation.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasized that anyone found guilty will not be spared under any circumstances, highlighting the government’s ‘zero-tolerance’ approach towards mistakes.
This action follows Chief Minister Yadav’s visit to Jabalpur, where he met with the families of the victims and assessed the ground situation. During his visit to the Bargi Dam, he interacted with survivors and the families of those who lost their lives, witnessing emotional scenes. The Chief Minister offered words of encouragement to the grieving relatives, assuring them that the government stands firmly with them during this difficult time.
Providing updates on the rescue operation, the Chief Minister stated that nine bodies have been recovered so far, while 28 individuals have been rescued. Efforts to locate the missing persons are ongoing, with teams from the State Disaster Response Force, National Disaster Response Force, and the Army working together at the site.
CM Yadav expressed that the incident has deeply shocked the entire state and stressed the need to learn lessons to strengthen safety measures. He acknowledged the role of local residents in the rescue efforts, noting that workers associated with the Jal Jeevan Mission project and other locals provided significant assistance to the government teams during the emergency.
Announcing relief measures, the Chief Minister stated that the state government will provide financial assistance of ₹4 lakh to the families of the deceased. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced ₹2 lakh assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the victims’ families.
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