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Guard Motorboat Capsizes in Narmada Flood at Guari Ghat, Jabalpur; 15 aboard, all safe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jabalpur
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 11:03 PM
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During a patrol on the Narmada floodwaters after the Barghi dam gate opened, a home guard motorboat carrying about 15 personnel sank near Guari Ghat in Jabalpur. All aboard were rescued unharmed.
A home guard motorboat operating on the swollen Narmada River near Guari Ghat in Jabalpur capsized after its engine stalled. The incident occurred shortly after the Barghi dam gate was opened, releasing a surge of water that the vessel was navigating.
The boat, designed to carry eight occupants, was overloaded with roughly 15 personnel at the time of the accident. Despite the sudden submersion, rescue teams from the local police and river patrol reached the site quickly and pulled all the occupants to safety without any injuries.
Authorities noted that the overloading and engine failure were the primary factors behind the sinking. An investigation has been launched to determine why the boat was operating beyond its capacity and to recommend safety measures for future river patrols.
The boat, designed to carry eight occupants, was overloaded with roughly 15 personnel at the time of the accident. Despite the sudden submersion, rescue teams from the local police and river patrol reached the site quickly and pulled all the occupants to safety without any injuries.
Authorities noted that the overloading and engine failure were the primary factors behind the sinking. An investigation has been launched to determine why the boat was operating beyond its capacity and to recommend safety measures for future river patrols.