25 Dead in Devastating Goa Nightclub Fire: Owners and Officials Face Legal Action

Dec 08, 2025 02:22 am CST

A tragic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa has claimed 25 lives, prompting authorities to file charges against the venue's owners, manager, and event organizers. The local sarpanch has been detained as investigations reveal the club may have been operating without proper construction permits. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident that claimed the lives of tourists and staff members alike.