Tragedy at Goa Nightclub: Luthra Brothers Face Legal Reckoning

Brothers Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the Goa nightclub where a fire killed 25 people, were deported from Thailand to India. Accused of culpable homicide and negligence, they await court proceedings. Alleged fire safety violations at their club led to their arrest and an international hunt.

In a significant development following the tragic nightclub fire in Goa, brothers Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, have been deported from Thailand to India. Arriving at Delhi airport, they were promptly taken into custody by Indian authorities for further legal action.

The catastrophic blaze on December 6 raised serious allegations of safety violations at the nightclub in Arpora, North Goa. Sources indicate that the Luthra brothers, aged 44 and 40, are facing charges of culpable homicide and negligence, as investigators claim non-compliance with safety norms exacerbated the disaster's severity.

This deportation follows their detention in Phuket, bolstered by cooperation between Indian and Thai authorities, including the cancellation of the brothers' passports and issuance of an Interpol Blue Corner Notice. Legal proceedings continue as Goa Police make further arrests, amidst growing demands for accountability, highlighted by the Bombay High Court's stance on the case.

(With inputs from agencies.)