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Luthra Brothers Arrested and Transported to Goa Following Fatal Nightclub Fire: Exclusive Transit Images
Dec 17, 2025 10:41 am CST
Owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, have been returned to India from Thailand where they fled after a deadly fire at their Goa establishment. NDTV has obtained exclusive images of the brothers at Delhi Airport en route to face charges of culpable homicide and negligence, as investigations reveal multiple safety violations at the venue that contributed to the tragedy.
Goa Nightclub Fire: Dancer's Husband Reveals Devastating Psychological Impact as Investigation Widens
Dec 13, 2025 06:28 pm CST
The husband of a dancer performing at Goa's 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub when a deadly fire killed 25 people reveals his wife's severe trauma in an exclusive NDTV interview. Meanwhile, authorities expand their investigation with over 60 statements recorded, multiple arrests, and international efforts to extradite the nightclub owners who fled to Thailand after the tragedy.
Passport Complications Delay Luthra Brothers' Return to India Following Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire
Dec 12, 2025 02:17 pm CST
The deportation of Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra from Thailand faces a 48-72 hour delay due to passport complications. The brothers, wanted in connection with a Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people, cannot legally leave Thailand after their passports were suspended, requiring emergency travel documents to be issued through diplomatic channels before they can face culpable homicide charges in India.
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.
Romeo Lane's History of Violations Exposed Following Fatal Goa Nightclub Fire
Dec 12, 2025 12:53 am CST
The Romeo Lane hospitality chain, owned by the Luthra brothers who were recently detained in Thailand, faces increasing scrutiny after a deadly fire killed 25 people at their Goa nightclub. Government records reveal the company's extensive history of environmental violations and legal troubles across multiple states, even as they continued aggressive expansion to 23 locations nationwide.
Fatal Overdose: Two Hyderabad Auto Drivers Die After Injecting Stolen Surgical Anesthesia Drug
Dec 11, 2025 10:57 pm CST
Two auto rickshaw drivers in Hyderabad died after self-administering stolen Atranium, a surgical muscle relaxant. The investigation revealed a chain of negligence starting from a private hospital where the controlled substance was left unsecured after surgery, leading to theft by a ward boy who sold it through intermediaries. Three arrests have been made with charges including culpable homicide.
Luthra Brothers Detained in Phuket Immigration Centre Following Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire
Dec 11, 2025 06:13 pm CST
The Luthra brothers, owners of Goa's 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub where a deadly fire killed 25 people, are being held at Phuket's Immigration Detention Centre after fleeing India. Indian officials are traveling to Thailand to interrogate the brothers, who face culpable homicide charges after investigations revealed serious fire safety violations at their establishment.
How Police Tracked Down Goa Nightclub Co-Owner Who Faked Spinal Injury to Evade Arrest After Deadly Fire
Dec 10, 2025 02:20 pm CST
The co-owner of a Goa nightclub where 25 people died in a fire attempted to escape arrest by faking a spinal injury and getting hospitalized in Delhi. Police tracked Ajay Gupta despite his efforts to avoid detection, while his partners, the Luthra brothers, fled to Thailand. Investigators uncovered multiple safety violations at the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' venue, resulting in charges of culpable homicide against the owners.
Goa Nightclub Co-Owner Arrested: Claims "Only Sleeping Partner" Role in Deadly Fire Incident
Dec 10, 2025 01:30 pm CST
Ajay Gupta, co-owner of 'Birch' by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, was arrested following a devastating fire that killed 25 people. While claiming to be "only a sleeping partner," Gupta was apprehended at a Delhi hospital as his business partners, the Luthra brothers, fled to Thailand. Police are investigating safety violations and procedural irregularities that contributed to the tragic incident during a musical performance.
Indian Authorities Move to Impound Passports of Luthra Brothers Who Fled to Thailand After Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire
Dec 09, 2025 10:55 pm CST
The Ministry of External Affairs has issued notices to revoke the passports of Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, who fled to Thailand after a fire at their Goa nightclub 'Birch by Romeo Lane' killed 25 people. The brothers have been given seven days to explain why their passports should not be impounded, as the Goa Police pursue charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder.