"Save me": Delhi woman's last video call before Bargi Dam boat tragedy kills 10

Officials say the death toll has risen to ten with several others still missing, and around 28 people have been rescued as search operations continue. The state government orders a probe into the incident and announces compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of those who died.

On Thursday evening, the Massey family boarded a Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department cruise boat at Bargi Dam on the Narmada River. The vessel, carrying about 40–43 passengers, encountered a sudden storm with winds around 60–70 km/h, causing it to lose balance and capsize. Marina Massey, 39, was on a video call with relatives moments before the panic, crying 'Save me'; the call then disconnected. Ten people died and around 28 were rescued; among the deceased were Marina, her four-year-old son Trishan, and her mother Madhur Massey (62). Survivors include Marina's husband Pradeep, their 14-year-old daughter Siya, and Julius Massey (65). Pradeep distributed life jackets as panic spread; some passengers wore jackets, others jumped into the water and were saved by locals. Relatives alleged negligence and noted that a yellow alert had been issued but was not communicated to passengers.

After the housewarming, the family decides to spend an extra day sightseeing in Jabalpur before returning home to Delhi.

The Massey family from Delhi Cantonment travels to Jabalpur to attend a relative's housewarming function, as part of a brief visit before returning to Delhi.