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Amid nightclub fire probe, Goa authorities demolish part of Romeo Lane restaurant in Vagator – Video
The massive fire at Goa’s nightclub has put a spotlight on the role of the Arpora village Panchayat. In March this year, the panchayat sent a show-cause notice to Surinder Kumar Khosla, the property owner of nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane,
DIG Rachna Sharma, North Goa Police, said so far, five people have been arrested in the investigation, all of whom are managers. “A Look Out Circular (LOC) and a Blue Corner Notice have been issued against the club owners and partners,
The beach shack is the third property owned by Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra to face action, following the devastating fire that claimed 25 lives at their 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Arpora late Saturday night.
Officials pointed out that the panchayat had the authority to seal the illegal premises under Section 72 A of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act but did not exercise it.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is ordering an aggressive drive against illegal clubs linked to the Luthra brothers after the Birch by Romeo Lane fire in Arpora, which killed 25 people, including 20 staff members and five tourists,
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.
A midnight fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora killed 25 people, including tourists and staff. Seven victims remain unidentified. CM Pramod Sawant ordered a magisterial inquiry and strict action.
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Goa nightclub fire live updates: 25 dead; 'palm-leaf' construction easily caught fire, says witness
A tourist said panic drove people downstairs into the kitchen, where some were trapped with staff, though many escaped. The club was quickly engulfed, with its palm-leaf construction catching fire easily.