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Madhya Pradesh Government Forms Judicial Probe Panel Into Cruise Boat Accident
Published: May 11, 2026
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The Madhya Pradesh Government has formed a one-member judicial commission to investigate the cruise boat accident in the Bargi Dam that resulted in 13 deaths, a senior official said. The accident occurred on April 30 in Jabalpur district, with 28 others rescued.
The commission, chaired by retired High Court judge Sanjay Dwivedi, will probe the causes of the accident, examine whether adequate rescue and relief measures were taken, and fix responsibility.
The panel will also make provisions for the audit and certification of boats, cruise, and water sports activities under the Inland Vessels Act, 2021, and NDMA Boat Safety Guidelines, 2017.
The commission is expected to complete the probe and submit its report to the government within three months from the date of notification in the State gazette. The government's decision to form a judicial commission is seen as a move to ensure a thorough and credible investigation into the accident.
The next step will be for the commission to begin its investigation, with the government awaiting the submission of the report to take further action.