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Luthra brothers get bail in Goa nightclub fire case, to remain in jail for forgery| India News

Luthra brothers get bail in Goa nightclub fire case, to remain in jail for forgery| India News

The Goa district court on Wednesday granted bail to the Luthra brothers — Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra — co-owners of Birch by Romeo Lane, the nightclub in North Goa’s Arpora village where a devastating fire killed 25 people — five tourists and 20 staffers — last December. The Goa district court on Wednesday granted bail to the Luthra brothers — Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra — co-owners of Birch by Romeo Lane This comes five days after the district and sessions court in Goa denied the duo anticipatory bail in a second case filed against them, alleging they submitted forged documents in applications for permission to run Birch by Romeo Lane, for which they remain in jail. The fire at Birch by Romeo Lane, on the intervening night of December 6 and 7, was allegedly caused by electrically triggered pyro sparklers ignited as part of an ongoing dance performance at the nightclub. The sparklers allegedly set the roof — made of bamboo and other natural materials — on fire. The brothers, who had flown …

ED calls ₹22 cr revenue generated by Goa nightclub as proceeds of money laundering crime| India News

ED calls ₹22 cr revenue generated by Goa nightclub as proceeds of money laundering crime| India News

New Delhi, The entities running the Goa-based nightclub, where 25 people were killed in a fire last year, generated revenue of ₹22 crore in the last two fiscals, an amount suspected to be “proceeds of crime” under the anti-money laundering law, the ED said on Sunday. ED calls ₹22 cr revenue generated by Goa nightclub as proceeds of money laundering crime The revenue was suspected to be proceeds of crime as the facility was allegedly being operated without statutory licenses, the agency said. The federal probe agency conducted raids in Goa, Delhi and Haryana on January 23 against ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ club and its promoters, including brothers Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra. A devastating fire broke out on December 6, 2025 at the facility located in Goa’s Arpora village, when it was hosting a dance party. As many as 50 people were injured in the incident. The Enforcement Directorate said in a statement that the “searches show serious irregularities in statutory compliance, including the procurement of licences on the basis of forged documents and the …

Fire-Hit Goa Nightclub Was Built Illegally On Salt Pan, Operated Without License: Probe Report | India News

Fire-Hit Goa Nightclub Was Built Illegally On Salt Pan, Operated Without License: Probe Report | India News

Last Updated:January 01, 2026, 08:24 IST A magisterial inquiry found that the Goa nightclub where 25 people died in a December fire was illegally built on a salt pan and operated without a valid license. Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa (Photo: PTI) A government-appointed magisterial inquiry has concluded that the Goa nightclub where 25 people lost their lives in a devastating fire earlier this month was illegally constructed on a salt pan and was allowed to function despite lacking mandatory permissions. According to the report, which was made public on Wednesday, the nightclub ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ in Arpora village of North Goa stood in the middle of a salt pan or water body, land on which construction is expressly prohibited. The inquiry noted that erecting any structure on a salt pan is impermissible under existing laws as well as earlier regulations, and violates provisions of the Goa Land Revenue Code and Coastal Zone Regulations. The report further revealed that the establishment continued to operate without a valid trade license after March 31, …

Expired Licence, Multiple NOCs: Probe Exposes Panchayat Failures In Goa Nightclub Fire Case | India News

Expired Licence, Multiple NOCs: Probe Exposes Panchayat Failures In Goa Nightclub Fire Case | India News

Last Updated:December 28, 2025, 10:23 IST The probe into the December 6 fire in a Goa nightclub found that “primary culpability” lay with the local panchayat for allowing the club to operate despite several complaints. The fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa killed 25 people. (PTI/File) The probe into the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people on December 6 has revealed shocking details, including significant lapses by the local panchayat and some government departments like the state Pollution Control Board (PCB) and Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA). A deadly fire broke out at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora village, claiming the lives of 25 people. The incident triggered widespread outrage and raised serious questions about fire safety norms and regulatory oversight in nightlife establishments across Goa. Nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra were deported from Thailand and taken into custody in connection with the blaze. A court in Goa on Friday extended the police custody of nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra till December 29. Police have registered …

Goa Court Extends Police Custody Of Luthra Brothers Till December 29 | India News

Goa Court Extends Police Custody Of Luthra Brothers Till December 29 | India News

Last Updated:December 26, 2025, 22:42 IST Eight people have been arrested so far, and police are continuing the investigation into the roles of those linked to the nightclub’s operations and management. Saurav and Gaurav Luthra, own the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa where a fire claimed 25 lives. A court in Goa on Friday extended the police custody of nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra till December 29 in connection with the deadly fire at a popular nightclub in North Goa that claimed 25 lives earlier this month. The brothers own the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora village, where the fire broke out on December 6. Following the incident, the siblings allegedly left the country within hours and travelled to Thailand. They were later deported to India on December 17. The extension was granted by a Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court in Mapusa after the brothers’ initial 10-day police remand ended on Friday. Their lawyer, Parag Rao, said the court accepted the police request for additional custody. “Their initial …

CJI Surya Kant Condemns Goa Nightclub Fire That Killed 25 | India News

CJI Surya Kant Condemns Goa Nightclub Fire That Killed 25 | India News

Last Updated:December 26, 2025, 18:56 IST Chief Justice Surya Kant on Friday condemned the deadly fire at a Goa nightclub that claimed 25 lives earlier this month, expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy Chief Justice of India Surya Kant (File photo: PTI) Chief Justice Surya Kant on Friday condemned the deadly fire at a Goa nightclub that claimed 25 lives earlier this month, expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy and offering condolences to the families of the victims. The Chief Justice made the remarks while inaugurating the Goa State Legal Services Authority’s 30-day special awareness campaign titled “Drug Abuse – Drugs: A Menace to the Society” at the Bombay High Court in Goa. Addressing the gathering, Justice Kant described the incident as deeply distressing and underscored the need for accountability and public awareness to prevent such tragedies. The fire broke out at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora village on December 6, resulting in one of the deadliest nightclub disasters in the state’s recent history. His comments came against the backdrop of ongoing …

Goa Court Extends Police Custody Of Luthra Brothers Till December 29 | India News

Goa Fire Case: Did Luthra Brothers Use Fake Documents To Obtain Nightclub Licence? Probe On | India News

Last Updated:December 22, 2025, 13:56 IST A police complaint has been registered at Goa’s Mapusa Police Station over the alleged forged document. Saurav and Gaurav Luthra, own the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa where a fire claimed 25 lives. The Luthra brothers have come under fresh scrutiny after being accused of submitting a fake health certificate during the licensing process of their Goa nightclub, Birch by Romeo Lane.  According to CNN News18 sources, a police complaint has been registered at Mapusa Police Station over the alleged forged document. Police are checking whether false papers were used to secure official permissions to operate the club. Interrogation delays According to sources, the Luthra brothers have continued to delay interrogation and have remained defiant during questioning. Investigators say they have not been fully cooperating with the probe, making it difficult to establish the complete chain of events leading to the fire and the alleged licensing violations. The police custody of the Luthra brothers ends today. However, Goa Police are expected to seek further custody, citing …

Goa Court Extends Police Custody Of Luthra Brothers Till December 29 | India News

News18 Evening Digest: Luthra Brothers Not Cooperating In Goa Nightclub Fire Probe & Other Top Stories | India News

Last Updated:December 18, 2025, 18:45 IST We are also covering: PM Modi Hails India’s Growth During Oman Visit After Rahul Gandhi Stirs Fresh Row In Germany, and other top stories. Saurav and Gaurav Luthra, own the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa where a fire claimed 25 lives. In today’s evening digest, News18 brings latest updates on Goa fire club probe as sources claim Saurav and Gaurav Luthra, who own the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa where a fire claimed 25 lives, are reportedly not cooperating with authorities in the ongoing investigation, and other top stories. Luthra Brothers Not Cooperating With Authorities In Goa Nightclub Fire Probe: Sources Saurav and Gaurav Luthra, who own the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa where a fire claimed 25 lives, are reportedly not cooperating with authorities in the ongoing investigation, top sources told CNN-News18. Read more ‘Biggest Strategic Challenge Since 1971’: House Panel Flags Islamists, Pak-China Role In Bangladesh A Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs warned that the evolving political …

Luthra Brothers Allowed Fireworks In Goa Nightclub Despite Knowing The Risks: Police To Court | India News

Luthra Brothers Allowed Fireworks In Goa Nightclub Despite Knowing The Risks: Police To Court | India News

Last Updated:December 17, 2025, 19:15 IST Goa nightclub fire: The Luthra brothers were produced before the JMFC Court, Mapusa, which remanded them in five-day police custody Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, owners of Goa’s Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub (right), where a massive fire killed 25, upon their arrival in New Delhi. (PTI/File) The Luthra brothers knowingly permitted and organised fireworks inside their nightclub in Goa, where a fire killed 25 on December 6, without adopting any security measures, the Goa police told a local court. The police said the owners were fully aware that such an activity posed serious fire hazards and was likely to cause loss of life. Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub, who were brought to Goa from Delhi earlier in the day after being deported from Thailand, were produced in a court in Mapusa after undergoing health check-up at the District Hospital in North Goa. The accused have been remanded in five-day police custody. Luthra brothers reached Goa on Wednesday morning The duo had fled …

Nightclub fire: Day after reaching Delhi, Luthra brothers leave for Goa | India News

Nightclub fire: Day after reaching Delhi, Luthra brothers leave for Goa | India News

The brothers, Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, who owned the nightclub that went up in blaze killing 25 people, left for Goa Wednesday morning. They landed in Delhi Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday afternoon hours after they were deported from Thailand. The brothers, who ran the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane in North Goa’s Arpora village, were detained from a hotel in Thailand’s Patong last week, based on a request from Indian law enforcement agencies. The duo was shifted to an immigration facility in Bangkok earlier this week. They were then extracted and brought to Delhi by the officials of central agencies on Tuesday. The Goa Police took them into custody shortly after the Luthra brothers landed at the Delhi airport in the afternoon. Police obtained a transit remand for their transfer to Goa. 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 link