All posts tagged: Birch by Romeo Lane

Goa nightclub fire: ‘Landowner’ claims officials quietly changed property status

Goa nightclub fire: ‘Landowner’ claims officials quietly changed property status

Published by Parlour News

Published on: Dec 12, 2025 12:10 pm IST Goa nightclub fire: ‘Landowner’ claims officials quietly changed property status Panaji, A man, who claims to be the original owner of the land on which fire-ravaged ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ stood, has alleged that a portion of his property was converted from a salt pan to a settlement zone without his knowledge, to benefit the club. Goa nightclub fire: ‘Landowner’ claims officials quietly changed property status Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar said he had signed a sale agreement with Surinder Kumar Khosla in 2004, but it was withdrawn within six months as he did not receive the payment. Kholsa set up a nightclub on the land, and it was later taken over by Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane. A blaze swept through the nightclub at Arpora village in North Goa around midnight on December 6, killing 25 persons, most of them staff and a few tourists. Amonkar said he is fighting a court battle against Khosla over the land. “For 21 years, I have …

From Airport Exit To Phuket Raid: How Luthra Brothers, Owners Of Goa Club, Were Tracked Down | India News

From Airport Exit To Phuket Raid: How Luthra Brothers, Owners Of Goa Club, Were Tracked Down | India News

Published by Webster

Last Updated:December 11, 2025, 11:11 IST According to officials, the trail began at Indian immigration desks, where authorities first confirmed that the brothers had exited the country and travelled to Phuket The Luthra brothers are currently in Thai custody as legal formalities proceed. Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, owners of Goa’s Birch By Romeo Lane nightclub where 25 people died in a blaze, have been detained in Thailand and are expected to be brought back to India soon, officials said. The two have been taken to detention centres in Phuket and Indian teams have established contact with Thai authorities as the process to secure their return has been initiated. The swift, multi-agency operation stretching across two countries began after Indian immigration authorities flagged their departure and alerted their Thai counterparts, top government sources told CNN-News18. According to officials, the trail began at Indian immigration desks, where authorities first confirmed that the brothers had exited the country and travelled to Phuket. “This tracking down started from Indian immigration,” a senior official said, adding that once their movement …

Saurabh, Gaurav Luthra at centre of Goa nightclub fire probe: 5 facts on Delhi-based bizman brothers

Saurabh, Gaurav Luthra at centre of Goa nightclub fire probe: 5 facts on Delhi-based bizman brothers

Published by Parlour News

Published on: Dec 10, 2025 04:24 pm IST A Delhi court on Wednesday denied relief to the Luthra brothers and refused to give them immediate protection, posting the matter for Thursday.  The Luthra brothers, Gaurav and Saurabh – owners of Goa’s Birch by Romeo Lane restaurant – where 25 people were killed in a massive fire on Saturday, fled to Thailand as police began their hunt for the two. The brothers even moved a Delhi court for anticipatory bail to avoid arrest. The Luthra brothers, in their anticipatory bail plea, alleged that the state is indulging in a “witch-hunt” as they are not owners of the club in question, but rather its licensees. (Instagram/saurabhluthra16/luthragaurav) The Delhi-based Luthra brothers, who own Romeo Lane – a chain of clubs and restaurants across 37 cities – fled to Thailand’s Phuket in the early hours of Sunday, just a while after the tragic fire in their club in North Goa’s Arpora, the Goa police said. Birch by Romeo Lane has four owners, including Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra. As police …

Goa Club Fire: Luthra Brothers Are Habitual Offenders, Have High-Profile Links, Says Whistleblower | India News

Goa Club Fire: Luthra Brothers Are Habitual Offenders, Have High-Profile Links, Says Whistleblower | India News

Published by Webster

Last Updated:December 10, 2025, 12:49 IST Goa nightclub fire: “The structure was built in CRZ violation as they used concrete for construction. They have encroached upon 500 sqm of property meant for tourism,” said Ravi Saurabh (top right) and Gaurav Luthra, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa which saw a deadly fire on Saturday night. (PTI/Instagram/News18) The Luthra brothers, owners of the Goa nightclub at Arpora, Birch by Romeo Lane, which saw a deadly fire on Saturday night that killed 25, are habitual offenders, whistleblower Ravi told CNN-News18. According to police sources, on December 7, within hours of the deadly blaze, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra boarded a flight from Delhi to Phuket, Thailand. Interpol has issued a Blue Corner Notice against the brothers to locate and provisionally detain them pending extradition proceedings. ALSO READ | Goa Club Owners Flee To Thailand: How Luthra Brothers Rose & Tripped Down The ‘Romeo Lane’ The First Information Report (FIR) has blamed the lapses at the island club for the tragedy. The Luthra brothers have moved an …

Goa nightclub fire: Police continue search, owner posts on social media | Key points

Goa nightclub fire: Police continue search, owner posts on social media | Key points

Published by Parlour News

Updated on: Dec 08, 2025 07:30 pm IST Goa police on Monday were not able to find the nightclub owners Gaurav and Saurabh, when cops reached their Delhi residence as part of probe into fire incident Police on Monday continued the probe the deadly Goa nightclub fire that took the lives of 25 people late Saturday night. In the ongoing probe, the police reportedly reached the residence of Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, owners of the nightclub, but found that they were not at home. After the Goa nightclub fire, the government on Monday intensified its crackdown on the Romeo Lane, a chain of popular upscale restaurants (AP) Earlier in the day, officials detained an employee of the nightclub as the government formed a four-member panel to probe the incident. What happened at the club?: A massive fire broke out at the Birch by Romeo Lane, a nightclub at Arpora, a coastal village in north Goa, on the intervening nights of Saturday and Sunday. 25 people, including staff and tourists, died in the tragedy. Goa government …

Pyroguns during dance, narrow entry-exit lanes and more: Inside Goa blaze that killed 25

Pyroguns during dance, narrow entry-exit lanes and more: Inside Goa blaze that killed 25

Published by Parlour News

At least 25 people were killed, and several were injured after a massive fire at a club in Goa. The fire, which broke out on Saturday night, has brought forth illegalities and the laxity of government officials in enforcing rules. While police officials initially stated that a cylinder blast may have caused the fire, eyewitnesses claimed it was the use of cold pyro guns during dance performances (ANI) All victims of the fire, including 20 staff members, have been identified by the state government. Five were tourists from Delhi and Karnataka. What led to the fire? While police officials initially stated that a cylinder blast may have caused the fire, eyewitnesses claimed it was the use of cold pyro guns during dance performances. Speaking to HT, eyewitnesses claim that the fire was triggered after fireworks from the device came in contact with the roof thatched from bamboo and fibre sheets. According to eyewitnesses, at least 200 people were inside the club when the fire broke out. “It started when a belly dance performance was underway. …

All 25 who died in Goa nightclub fire identified; full list released

All 25 who died in Goa nightclub fire identified; full list released

Published by Parlour News

All the 25 victims killed in the Goa nightclub fire tragedy have been identified, including 20 staff members and five tourists, authorities said on Sunday. Relatives and friends of victims sit outside the morgue of Goa Medical College following a fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, India, December 7, 2025. (REUTERS) Of the 25 tourists killed in the massive fire, that engulfed ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub at Arpora in the early hours of Sunday, four were from Delhi and one from Karnataka. Meanwhile, among the staff members, four were from Uttarakhand and three each from Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Nepal. Among the five tourists who died in the inferno, four were from Delhi, including three members of a single family. The fifth tourist was from Karnataka. Follow for live updates List of victims of Goa fire • Mohit — Jharkhand • Pradeep Mahto — Jharkhand • Binod Mahto — Jharkhand • Rahul Tanti — Assam • Satish Singh — Uttarakhand • Manojit Mal — Assam • Churna Bahadur Pun — Nepal …

Gross negligence, unprepared: Eyewitnesses recall chaos amid Goa fire tragedy

Gross negligence, unprepared: Eyewitnesses recall chaos amid Goa fire tragedy

Published by Parlour News

PANAJI: It was meant to be a night of partying and fun for a group of four friends from Karnataka who chose to spend Saturday night at the ill-fated Birch by Romeo Lane at Arpora along the north Goa coast. A fire fighter attempts to contain a fire at a nightclub early Sunday, in Arpora, in Goa, on Sunday. (AP) The friends, who declined to be identified, and all in their early 20s, said they were drawn by the DJ, who was to play at the venue, said the night that began on a festive note turned ghastly within minutes as the fire, which began above the stage, quickly engulfed the whole club leaving little time to escape. “At least 200 people were in the club at the time the fire was noticed. During a bellydance performance, the performers used cold pyro sticks, which upon ignition leapt skywards and came in contact with the ceiling that was made of bamboo, fibre and grass-type material. This caused some sparks and fumes on the roof…and within a …

Deadly Goa nightclub fire kills dozens, staff & tourists among victims after suspected gas explosion

Deadly Goa nightclub fire kills dozens, staff & tourists among victims after suspected gas explosion

Published by Parlour News

Published on Dec 07, 2025 11:12 am IST A massive fire engulfed a popular nightclub in Arpora, Goa, on December 7. The blaze at Birch by Romeo Lane reportedly claimed at least 23 lives, with early accounts suggesting the fire may have been triggered by an LPG cylinder explosion. Most victims were staff members, while some tourists were also among the dead. Many were trapped in the club’s basement with little time to escape. Reports indicate that three people succumbed to injuries, while others died due to smoke inhalation. The fire spread rapidly through the club, which was reportedly made of combustible material. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over what he called a “deeply saddening mishap.”   News / Videos / Deadly Goa nightclub fire kills dozens, staff & tourists among victims after suspected gas explosion Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source …

Goa nightclub tragedy: ‘Fire erupted on dance floor, people trapped in basement’

Goa nightclub tragedy: ‘Fire erupted on dance floor, people trapped in basement’

Published by Parlour News

At least 100 persons were on the dance floor of a nightclub in North Goa, Birch by Romeo Lane, when a fire broke out there. The commotion led many to a death trap, downstairs into its basement kitchen, where they got trapped with the staff, eyewitnesses said. At least 25 people are reported dead — 14 of them staff members, four tourists, and some locals. The fire spread quickly as the club was built using highly inflammable materials, said eyewitnesses and officials.(X/@amitspatkar) Follow live updates here: Fire tragedy at club in Arpora, Goa While the state police said the blaze occurred at the nightclub due to a cylinder blast after midnight on Sunday, some of the eyewitnesses claimed the fire started on the club’s first floor, where tourists were dancing. Birch by Romeo Lane is a popular party venue at Arpora village, about 25 km from the state capital Panaji. Most of the dead were the club’s kitchen workers, and included three women, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said. There were “three to four tourists” among …