Tragedy Strikes: Goa Nightclub Owners Face Legal Battle

The Luthra brothers, associated with Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub where a devastating fire resulted in 25 fatalities, failed to secure interim relief from a Delhi court. They sought anticipatory bail, arguing they are not the real club owners. Meanwhile, Goa Police secured a transit remand for co-owner Ajay Gupta.

The tragic fire at Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub claimed 25 lives, igniting a legal whirlwind for the Luthra brothers, who were denied interim relief by a Delhi court. The court set their requests for transit anticipatory bail for a hearing the next day, amid their claims of mere licensee status.

Meanwhile, a separate court awarded Goa Police a 36-hour transit remand for Ajay Gupta, another club co-owner. The police are actively pursuing the group owing to serious allegations and have issued multiple Look-Out Circulars (LOCs) and an Interpol Blue Corner Notice.

In a dramatic turn, the brothers insisted upon their innocence and sought protective bail to prevent arrest amid accusations and threats. This complex case has drawn significant public and media attention, casting a spotlight on Goa's nightclub scene and its safety and governance practices.

(With inputs from agencies.)