Luthra Brothers Claim Victim Status in Fatal Goa Nightclub Fire: Details of Their Pre-Arrest Bail Plea

Dec 10, 2025 06:02 pm CST

The owners of 'Birch' by Romeo Lane pub in Goa have filed for pre-arrest bail following a devastating fire that killed 25 people. The Luthra brothers, who fled to Thailand after the incident, claim they bear no criminal liability as they weren't present during the tragedy and don't personally oversee club operations. Meanwhile, authorities have arrested their business partner Ajay Gupta and four staff members as investigations continue into one of Goa's deadliest nightlife incidents.