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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: Luthra Brothers Deported From Thailand After Deadly Incident Claims 25 Lives
Dec 16, 2025 12:15 pm CST
The owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, have been deported from Thailand following a devastating fire that killed 25 people. The brothers, who fled India shortly after the tragedy, face charges of culpable homicide and negligence. Investigations revealed numerous safety violations at the club, including no emergency exits or functional fire safety equipment. A third partner, Ajay Gupta, has also been arrested in connection with the incident.
Goa Nightclub Fire: Owners' Passports Suspended as Investigation Reveals Thailand Escape
Dec 11, 2025 10:30 am CST
The Goa Police have suspended the passports of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub where 25 people died in a fire. The brothers fled to Thailand immediately after the incident and now face expanding criminal charges, while authorities have arrested co-owner Ajay Gupta. Goa's Chief Minister has pledged to apprehend the fugitives regardless of their location.
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.
Ajay Gupta: Gurugram-Based 'Sleeping Partner' Arrested After Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire
Dec 10, 2025 02:30 pm CST
Ajay Gupta, co-owner of 'Birch' by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, has been arrested following a fire that killed 25 people. After attempting to evade authorities by faking a spine condition, the Gurugram businessman was apprehended while his partners, the Luthra brothers, fled to Thailand. Authorities have filed charges of culpable homicide and negligence against the nightclub owners.
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.
Goa Nightclub Fire: Owner Ajay Gupta Arrested After 25 Deaths at Birch by Romeo Lane
Dec 10, 2025 12:10 pm CST
Goa police have arrested Ajay Gupta, one of four owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, following a devastating fire that killed 25 people in North Goa. Two other owners remain fugitives as authorities continue to make arrests connected to the tragic incident.