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Updated: December 9, 2025 5:21 PM IST 
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Goa nightclub fire: The owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub in Goa have fled to Thailand after the fire accident, which claimed 25 lives. In the latest update, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s statement has come to light, in which he stated that the club will be demolished by bulldozers. The fire emerged from pyrotechnics, which immediately ignited the decorative material, including bamboo and palm leaves.
Goa Chief Minister on the Goa nightclub fire
The Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub in Goa was owned by the Luthra brothers, Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra. The two brothers fled to Phuket in Thailand within 5 hours of the fire accident, as per reports. The Luthra brothers own multiple properties, including the ‘Romeo Lane’ beach shack at Vagator. Now, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ordered the authorities to demolish the illegal shack property, as reported by PTI.
‘Romeo Lane’ demolition in Goa
The bulldozers will demolish the illegal beach shack property ‘Romeo Lane’ in Goa’s Vagator after 3 pm, as reported by NDTV. The property was built on the land owned by the government, which was later sealed.
What’s the Goa nightclub fire accident?
The tragic fire accident in Goa took place on December 6 at the Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub. When everyone was enjoying the nighttime, an unexpected ignition from pyrotechnics to bamboo and palm leaf decorations spread immediately. Before the firefighters reached the spot, the fire had already claimed the lives of 25 people.
Where are the Luthra brothers?
The Luthra brothers, Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, had reportedly fled to Phuket in Thailand within 5 hours of the mishappening. The Director General of Police (DGP) for Goa on Monday stated that the brothers took an IndiGo flight, 6E-1073, by 5:30 am on December 7.
Now, reports are suggesting that CBI has started the process to issue a Blue Corner Notice against the Luthra brothers. The police authorities are actively trying to locate Ajay Gupta, another partner of the club.
