Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Goa Nightclub Fire: Owners Flee, Third Owner Sought
A nightclub in Goa called Birch By Romeo Lane caught fire on Saturday night, killing 25 people and injuring six.
The owners, two brothers named Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, and a third owner named Ajay Gupta, fled to Thailand soon after the fire.
The police are trying to catch them and have asked Interpol for help.
The nightclub had many safety problems, like no fire exits or safety equipment.
The police are also checking other bars and restaurants to make sure they are safe.
Some people are saying the government and the police knew about the problems but did not do anything to fix them.
The nightclub is going to be demolished, and the owners' other properties are also being closed down.
A fire at Birch By Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa killed 25 people and injured six.
Owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra fled to Thailand hours after the fire, with a third owner, Ajay Gupta, also being sought by police.
The fire was caused by electronic crackers igniting flammable decor, with missing safety measures.
Goa Police approached the CBI to issue a Blue Corner Notice through Interpol to track the owners.
Noida Police have launched inspections on bars and restaurants to ensure fire safety compliance.
- Who
- Saurabh Luthra, Gaurav Luthra, and Ajay Gupta, owners of Birch By Romeo Lane
- What
- Deadly fire at their Goa nightclub
- When
- Saturday night, December 6, 2025
- Where
- Goa, India
- Why
- Fire safety violations and irregularities
Legal Action
Evading Justice
Legal Pursuit
Legal Action
Goa Police and CBI are actively pursuing legal action against the Luthra brothers, seeking Interpol's assistance to bring them to justice.
Evading Justice
The Luthra brothers fled to Thailand to evade legal consequences, demonstrating an intention to avoid police investigation.
- Victims
- 25 dead, 6 injured
- Location
- Goa, India
- Establishment
- Birch By Romeo Lane
- Owners
- Saurabh Luthra, Gaurav Luthra, Ajay Gupta
- Year Started
- 2016
- Current Status
- Fugitives in Thailand
- Safety Violations
- Missing fire extinguishers, alarms, flammable decor
- Inspection Drive
- Noida bars and restaurants under safety checks
- Interpol Notice
- Blue Corner Notice issued
Sources
Swish Restaurateurs To Fugitives: How Goa Fire Singed Luthra Brothers
After Goa nightclub fire, Noida bars and restaurants under lens to check safety norms
Arpora landowner says Birch by Romeo Lane operated illegally for 20 years before fire - Telegraph India
Goa Nightclub Owners On Interpol List? These Are The Other Indians On It
What is Blue Corner Notice? Goa Police approach CBI for Interpol alert as club owners flee to Thailand
After Goa Fire, Pramod Sawant Orders Demolition Of Absconding Luthra Brothers’ Flagship Club
Bulldozer Action on Birch: Goa CM Orders Demolition of Romeo Lane Club
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