Tragedy Strikes Goa: Arpora Nightclub Fire Claims Lives

A tragic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane, a nightclub in North Goa's Arpora village, resulted in at least 25 fatalities, including tourists and staff. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Governor S Abdul Nazeer expressed deep sorrow for the victims. Allegations of neglecting fire safety norms have surfaced.

A devastating fire engulfed Birch by Romeo Lane, a popular nightclub in Arpora village, North Goa, early Sunday. The blaze claimed at least 25 lives, including four tourists and 14 staff members, and left six others injured.

In response, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed his profound grief on a microblogging site, emphasizing his condolences to the grieving families and wishing for the recovery of the injured. TDP chief Naidu labeled the incident as 'deeply distressing.'

Echoing this sentiment, Governor S Abdul Nazeer described the incident as 'heart-rending,' highlighting the irreversible impact on many families. Initial reports suggest that the nightclub had failed to comply with fire safety regulations, as stated by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.

(With inputs from agencies.)