India
Crew ‘abandoned’ cruise before it sank; no life jackets given, claims Bargi Dam survivor
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A Bargi Dam cruise survivor claims the pilot and crew abandoned passengers before the boat sank, leaving them to fend for themselves. Lifejackets were reportedly unavailable initially, despite a sudden storm. Nine people have died, six are missing, and a high-level probe has been ordered. Officials are struggling to confirm passenger numbers due to unregistered boardings.