Goa nightclub fire case: In a significant turn of events, Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, brothers and co-owners of the Goa nightclub where a fire killed 25 people, landed in Delhi. After being deported from Thailand, the accused were handed over to Indian authorities immediately on arriving at the airport and taken into custody for further legal proceedings. Notably, the December 6 fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora in North Goa raised serious questions over alleged fire safety violations and lapses by the management. Here are all the details you need to know about Goa nightclub fire case.
Accused in Goa nightclub fire case to be produced before Delhi court
Accused in the Goa nightclub fire case, the duo is expected to be produced before a Delhi court.
A case of culpable homicide and negligence was registered against the brothers — Gaurav (44) and Saurav (40). Investigators allege that the nightclub was operating in violation of mandatory safety norms, contributing to the scale of the tragedy.
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Luthra brothers deported from Phuket, Thailand
The deportation of the Luthra brothers who are accused in the Goa nightclub fire case follows their detention in Phuket, Thailand on December 11. As a part of the process to arrest the accused, the Indian mission intervened and coordinated closely with Thai authorities. The Indian government cancelled the passports of the two brothers and submitted a dossier to Thai authorities alleging their involvement in the deaths and formally seeking their deportation.
