Jabalpur, May 1 -- Following a tragic Jabalpur Cruise boat capsize incident involving a tourism department cruise, the Tourism Minister has ordered a probe into the matter and assured strict action against those found responsible.

Speaking to ANI, Tourism Minister Dharmendra Singh Lodhi said, "This is a very sad and heartbreaking incident. I have ordered the department to investigate this incident. If negligence has occurred, we will take the strongest possible action. Nine people have died in this incident... "

Tourism Minister Dharmendra Singh Lodhi further said the death toll may rise and ordered a probe, adding that strict action will be taken if any negligence is found.

"I suspect the figure may rise... I have ordered an investiga...