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Four people have been arrested and three government officials suspended in connection with a deadly nightclub fire in India's southwestern coastal state of Goa that killed more than two dozen people over the weekend.
Sawant said that any other structures operating outside the law will face consequences, stating, “If there are any other illegal properties, definitely they will be demolished.”
Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, the main accused and owners of the Goa nightclub where a massive blaze claimed 25 lives, booked tickets to Thailand within an hour of learning about the fire at their establishment.
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Nightclub fire: Police bring ‘silent partner’ Ajay Gupta to Goa from Delhi for questioning
Panaji: Ajay Gupta, who claimed to be a silent partner and investor in the fire-ravaged 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, was brought to Goa from Delhi on a transit remand on Wednesday night for questioning.
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After 25 Die In Goa Club Fire, Owners Claim They Too Are Victims, Seek Return From Thailand
Their defence argues operational managers are responsible, not the owners, as they oversee multiple ventures and weren't directly involved in daily operations.
The Ministry of External Affairs is weighing a request from the Goa government to revoke the passports of Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the nightclub where 25 people died in a fire on
After more than 80 years, the Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire remains one of the nation's deadliest. Many safety lessons came from the tragedy that claimed more than 500 lives in Boston.
Millions of tourists visit Goa, drawn by its beaches, local food, nightlife and resorts. Birch By Romeo Lane, the club where the brothers worked, was located near a popular beach and was packed with revellers when the fire broke out.
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