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25 dead, including 4 of a Delhi family
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Saurav Luthra and Gaurav Luthra were reportedly in Delhi when the fire broke out at their club near Goa’s Baga beach, killing 25 persons.
Goa Police are now taking steps to coordinate with the Interpol Division of the CBI to apprehend both Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra
Even as firefighters continue risking their lives—entering smoke-filled rooms, climbing burning stairwells and navigating collapsing structures—the Directorate of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES) in Goa remains without the legal authority to seal unsafe
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls Goa nightclub fire "deeply saddening" as state officials launch investigation into the deadly incident that killed 25 people.
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Goa nightclub fire triggers Delhi crackdown; only a few hotels, clubs meet fire safety norms
The figures have assumed urgency amid intensified checks and police action following a fire at a nightclub in Goa that killed 25 people.
The Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire was possibly caused by cold pyro guns. The venue lacked proper fire safety measures, with narrow exits and improper ventilation, complicating rescue efforts.
An FIR against the Luthras and club staff lists serious safety violations, including lack of fire-fighting equipment, absence of emergency exits and missing licences required to run the establishment.
PANAJI: Goa CM Pramod Sawant on Monday said four people were arrested in connection with the fire at a nightclub in Goa that claimed 25 lives. One person was detained from Delhi. Sawant said that a magisterial inquiry has been initiated into the incident.