Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Goa Nightclub Fire: Illegal Construction and Licensing Violations Revealed
A big fire happened at a nightclub in Goa called 'Birch by Romeo Lane' on December 6.
Sadly, 25 people died, including tourists and workers.
The nightclub was built illegally on a salt pan and was operating without a valid licence.
The government has suspended five officers because they didn't make sure the nightclub was safe.
They are also checking other officers who might have given permission to the nightclub to operate.
The owners of the nightclub have been arrested, and the government is making sure other nightclubs follow safety rules before they can open again.
The 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Arpora, Goa, was built illegally on a salt pan and operated without a valid trade licence.
The nightclub lacked proper fire safety equipment and emergency exits, leading to a deadly fire on December 6 that killed 25 people.
The village panchayat issued a licence to the nightclub in December 2023, which was not renewed, and no action was taken to seal the property.
Five government officials and three nightclub owners have been arrested, with two owners fleeing to Thailand and later deported to India.
The magisterial inquiry report highlighted alleged forgery, procedural violations, and collusion between officials and nightclub owners.
- Who
- 25 people, including tourists and staff, were killed in a nightclub fire in Goa. Five government officials and three nightclub owners were arrested.
- What
- A massive fire at the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Arpora, Goa, resulted in 25 deaths. The nightclub was operating illegally without a valid trade licence and was built on a salt pan.
- When
- The fire occurred on December 6. The officers were suspended on December 31.
- Where
- The incident took place at the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Arpora, Goa.
- Why
- The fire was reportedly due to the lack of proper fire safety equipment, violation of safety norms, and illegal construction on a salt pan.
- Date of Incident
- December 6
- Location
- Arpora, Goa
- Casualties
- 25 people killed
- Nightclub Name
- Birch by Romeo Lane
- Officers Suspended
- 5
- Arrested Persons
- 8
- Nightclub Owners Arrested
- 3
- Nightclub Owners Fled
- Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra
Sources
'Officials Involved In Giving Permission to Luthra Brothers to Run Birch Nightclub Show-Caused': Goa CM Sawant
Goa nightclub tragedy: Two state government officers suspended
Goa nightclub tragedy: 2 govt officers suspended
Goa Gets Its 3rd District 'Kushavati', Named After Ancient River
Goa fire tragedy: Show-cause notice issued to officials who gave permit to Luthra brothers to run nightclub
Goa nightclub where fire killed 25 people built on salt pan, operated sans licence: Probe report
Goa nightclub where fire killed 25 people built on salt pan, operated sans licence: Probe report
Fire-hit Goa nightclub was built illegally on salt pan, operated without licence: Probe report
Fire-Hit Goa Nightclub Was Built Illegally, Had No License: Probe Report
Goa nightclub built illegally on salt pan: Probe report
Goa nightclub fire: Arpora sarpanch disqualified, then panchayat secretary sacked from govt service
Goa club fire: Probe report is out, exposing series of missteps and collusion
Fire-Hit Goa Nightclub Was Built Illegally On Salt Pan, Operated Without License: Probe Report
