Goa Nightclub Fire: Luthra Brothers Detained in Thailand After Fleeing Deadly Blaze That Killed 25

Dec 12, 2025 12:36 am CST

The co-owners of Birch By Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa were detained in Thailand after fleeing India following a devastating fire that killed 25 people. Saurav and Gaurav Luthra booked flights to Phuket just hours after the blaze erupted while they were attending a wedding in Delhi. They face serious charges including manslaughter for organizing a fire show without proper safety measures, while a third partner has been placed in police custody.