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Luthra Brothers' Deportation from Thailand: Return Process Begins After Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire
Dec 12, 2025 01:25 pm CST
The deportation of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra from Thailand is underway following their detention related to a fatal fire at their Goa nightclub 'Birch by Romeo Lane' that killed 25 people. After fleeing India, the brothers were apprehended in Phuket and are now awaiting transfer to Indian authorities. They face serious charges including culpable homicide upon their return to India, expected by Monday.
India's Home Minister Proposes International Standard Prisons and Passport Cancellation to Combat Fugitive Extradition Challenges
Oct 16, 2025 10:43 pm CST
Home Minister Amit Shah has proposed creating special international-standard prisons in each state and implementing automatic passport cancellation for individuals with Interpol red notices. These measures aim to counter fugitives' claims of poor prison conditions and restrict their international movement. With 338 extradition requests pending, Shah emphasized the need for specialized extradition cells in state police departments and better utilization of the new "trial in absentia" provision under reformed criminal laws.