New Delhi, May 1 -- Indian actor and film producer Sonu Sood on Friday reacted to the Jabalpur cruise accident, in which at least nine people were killed, 28 were rescued from the water, and a frantic search continued for six tourists still missing.

He called for mandatory life jackets and strict accountability to save lives, and suggested creating a government portal where each trip would include time-stamped proof of all passengers wearing life jackets prior to departure.

"A while ago I tweeted about the Bihar boat tragedy, urging life jackets for every passenger. Then came Vrindavan. and now Madhya Pradesh, more lives lost the same way. How many more?" Sood asked.

He added, "It's time to make it mandatory: no boat should leave witho...