Nightclub Tragedy: Goa Police Detain Sixth Suspect in Arpora Fire Case
Ajay Gupta, one of the owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, has been detained by Goa police in connection with a devastating fire that led to 25 deaths. The police had earlier issued a Look Out Circular against Gupta and another owner. Two other co-owners remain at large.
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Goa police have detained Ajay Gupta, one of the four owners of the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, following a disastrous fire that resulted in 25 fatalities. Authorities had previously issued a Look Out Circular for Gupta and his co-owner, Surinder Kumar Khosla.
'We have detained Ajay Gupta, making him the sixth individual held in this tragic case,' revealed a police spokesperson. 'Our team could not locate Gupta during a search of his Delhi home, but he was eventually found and detained in the national capital.'
Post-formalities, Gupta will be brought to Goa for further proceedings. Meanwhile, co-owners Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra remain at large with a blue corner notice issued against them. Police have arrested five others linked to the nightclub operations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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