Luthra Brothers, the main accused in the Goa Night Club fire case, will soon be brought to Goa. According to sources, a team of Goa Police will leave for Delhi late tonight. There the custody of Luthra Brothers will be formally taken from the central agencies and they will be handed over to Goa Police.

Goa Police will receive Luthra Brothers from Delhi itself

Police officials have clarified that the Goa Police team is not going to Thailand. The custody of the accused will be taken from Delhi only. As per the schedule, Luthra Brothers can reach Goa late night tomorrow i.e. on 16th December. As soon as he reaches Goa, he will be taken directly to Anjuna Police Station for further questioning.

Appearance of the accused on 17th December

It is reported that the accused are likely to be produced in Mapusa court on 17th December. In this matter, the Goa government has formed a special legal team for swift and effective action. Officers from the Law Department and Prosecution Department have been included in this team, so that strong advocacy can be done in the court. Police have registered the case under section 105 of the Indian Justice Code (BNS). There is a provision of punishment up to 10 years if found guilty in this section.

Police collecting evidence against Luthra Brothers

The investigating officers are collecting evidence related to all possible violations. On the basis of this evidence, a strong charge sheet will be prepared, so that a solid case can be made against the accused. This case is related to the fire incident in Anjuna, in which serious allegations of violation of safety rules have been made. The police team is rapidly carrying forward the investigation.

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.

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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Goa temple stampede: A painful accident occurred on the night of Friday (May 02, 2025) during the Shri Larai ‘Jatra’ held in Shirgaon, Goa. Here 7 people died due to stampede in the Larai temple, while more than 30 people were seriously injured. The injured have been admitted to the hospital. The accident occurred when there was a sudden chaos in the midst of a large crowd, due to which people started running around to save their lives. Eyewitnesses said that the situation had become very scary during the stampede and people were trying to get out on each other.

Police and emergency services reached the spot as soon as the incident was received and immediate relief and rescue work was started. The injured have been admitted to the nearest hospitals.

The reason behind the stampede

Officials have not yet officially confirmed the reason behind the stampede, but according to initial reports, the accident occurred due to the crowd being over and not proper arrangements. More information related to the incident is awaited. On this occasion, Goa CM Pramod Sawant visited the hospital to know the condition of the injured.

Goa: a stampede during the shirgaon temple procession in goa resulted in 7 deaths and 30 serial injuries. Panic Spread in the Crowded Area, and Emergency Services Quickly Responded. Preliminary Reports Sugged Overcrowding and Lack of Proper Arrangements as Possible Causes. Goa… pic.twitter.com/gophcb0D5D

– IANS (@ians_india) May 3, 2025

1000 policemen were posted in the temple

The incident of the stampede took place during the Shri Devi Lirai Yatra, which started on Friday. Thousands of devotees attended it. About 1000 policemen were deployed for the visit. The administration was completely ready. Drones were also installed for air monitoring on crowd activities. Earlier on Friday, Chief Minister Sawant, his wife Sulakshana, Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tension and MLA Premendra Shet and Carlos Ferrera visited the yatra.

PMO and CM Pramod Sawant’s tweet
PM Modi has expressed grief over a stampede at Shiragao temple in Goa. While tweeting on the PMO, I wrote that I am saddened by the deaths due to a stampede in Shiragao, Goa. There is condolences to those who lose their loved ones. I wish the injured to recover soon. Apart from this, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant tweeted and informed that I am saddened by a tragic stampede in Larai Jatra of Shirgaon. He went to the hospital to meet the injured and assured all possible assistance to the affected families. I am personally monitoring the situation to ensure that every necessary measures are being taken. Honorable Prime Minister Modi spoke to me and took a detailed review of the situation. He offered to give full support in this difficult time.

Saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede in shirgao, goa. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover song. The Local Administration is Assisting that theSE Affected: PM @narendramodi

– PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 3, 2025

Deeply saddened by the tragic stampede at the laaiirai zatra in shirgaon this morning. I visited the hospital to meet the injured and have assured all possible support to the affected form. I am personally monitoring the situation to ensure that every Necessary Measure is Being…

– Dr. Pramod Sawant (@Drpramodpsawant) May 3, 2025