Important updates are emerging one after the other in the investigation of the massive fire at Birch by Romeo Lane night club in Goa. Goa Police has shared detailed information related to deportation, anticipatory bail, custody and statements recorded so far.

According to Goa Police, action is being taken against club owners Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, who are absconding after 25 people were burnt to death in this horrific fire. The process of deporting them from Phuket to India is going on at a fast pace and Goa Police is in constant touch with the central agencies.

Court notice on anticipatory bail of Sarpanch and Secretary

At the same time, Mapusa Session Court has issued notice on the anticipatory bail petition filed by Arpora Panchayat Sarpanch Roshan Redkar and Secretary Raghuveer Bagkar. Goa Police had sought time from the court to file a detailed reply, which the court accepted and gave time till 2:30 pm on Tuesday (December 16, 2025).

Police custody of accused Bharat Kohli extended by 6 days

Apart from this, the court has extended the police custody of Bharat Kohli, one of the main accused involved in this horrific fire incident, for another 6 days. Goa Police says that considering the seriousness of the case, the custody of accused Bharat Kohli is necessary for further investigation.

Goa Police has so far recorded statements of more than 50 people in the case.

Goa Police is swiftly taking legal action in this matter. Goa Police has so far recorded the statements of more than 50 people regarding this horrific fire case, which includes officers, employees, eyewitnesses and people from the victim’s families. Goa Police says that the investigation is progressing rapidly and more important revelations are possible in the coming days.

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Thai authorities are starting the process of deporting Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the Goa nightclub where a fire killed 25 people on December 6. Official sources gave this information on Friday (December 12, 2025).

He told that the Indian Embassy in Bangkok is in constant touch with the Thai authorities in this matter. Sources said that after the intervention of the Embassy, ​​Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra have been detained by Thai authorities in Phuket.

He told, ‘Thailand authorities are currently taking action as per local laws, which also includes sending both of them back to India.’

Thais flee after nightclub fire

Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub in North Goa, fled to Phuket, Thailand soon after the fire incident. Interpol’s ‘Blue Corner’ notice has been issued against him.

Delhi court rejected anticipatory bail petition

A Delhi court on Wednesday (December 10, 2025) refused to grant interim protection from arrest to both the accused, while their partner was detained in connection with the arson incident.

In the court, the counsel for Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra refuted the allegations of their eloping, claiming that the trip was for a business meeting and argued that the two brothers are only licensees and not the actual owners of the nightclub.

Goa Police wants custody of Luthra Brothers

Meanwhile, a senior Goa official said on Friday that the state police is in constant touch with central agencies for the extradition of the Luthra brothers. He said that till now the statements of 50 people have been recorded in the case and the court has extended the police custody of accused Bharat Kohli in the case for six more days on Friday.

Goa Police has already arrested five managers and employees in connection with the fire that broke out on the night of December 6 at the night club in Arpora, 25 km from Panaji.

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Bulldozer hits Luthra Brothers’ club

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#WATCH Goa: A portion of the Romeo Lane restaurant located in the Vagator area is being demolished. It is owned by Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, who also own Birch by Romeo Lane, where a fire tragedy claimed 25 lives on December 7.

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— ANI (@ANI) December 9, 2025

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Blue corner notice issued against Luthra brothers

Goa CMO pointed out that Interpol ne’birch Bye Romeo lane’ night club Owner Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra against’Blue corner‘Notice has been issued. A few hours after the incident, club owners Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra fled to Phuket, Thailand. An ‘Interpol Blue Notice’ is issued to collect additional information about a person’s identity, location or activities in connection with a criminal investigation.

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Arpora village located in the North district of Goa was shaken on the night of Saturday (6-7 December 2025). A sudden fire broke out in a popular nightclub here, due to which 25 people died. This club was opened only last year and has become quite popular among tourists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the incident.

PM Modi wrote on Instagram, “The fire accident in Arpora, Goa is very sad. My condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones. May God bless the injured as soon as possible. I have spoken to Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant about the situation. The state government is providing all possible assistance to the affected people. On the Goa Club incident, PM Modi announced that an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh each will be given from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund. Rs 50,000 will be given to the injured.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF will be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Arpora, Goa. The injured would have been given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/BcS0jYnvVx

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 7, 2025

The fire spread due to cylinder explosion in the kitchen. Cooking work was going on in the kitchen area of ​​the club at around 12 o’clock in the night. Meanwhile, there was a massive explosion in the gas cylinder and within no time the fire spread throughout the premises. The explosion was so strong that even people living nearby felt the vibration. Due to the spread of fire and smoke, the people inside did not get time to come out.

The fire mishap in Arpora, Goa is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. Spoke to Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji about the situation. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 7, 2025

Police and fire brigade arrived immediately

As soon as the explosion occurred, people started running outside screaming and the local people immediately informed the police. Goa Police Director General Alok Kumar said that the call came in the control room at 12:04 am and police, fire unit and ambulance immediately reached the spot. The fire was brought under control after some time, but by then many people had lost their lives due to suffocation or burning.

Chief Minister gave a strict message, investigation into security standards started

As soon as information about the incident was received, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant reached the spot in the night itself. He said that initial investigation has revealed that the club did not follow fire safety rules. The Chief Minister said that if negligence in security is proved then action is certain. This incident happened during the tourist season, due to which the state government has taken it very seriously.

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