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Luthra Brothers' Deportation from Thailand: The Aftermath of Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire
Dec 16, 2025 03:09 pm CST
Following a devastating fire at their Goa nightclub 'Birch by Romeo Lane' that claimed 25 lives, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra fled to Thailand hours after the incident. After being detained by Thai authorities and having their passports suspended by the Indian government, the brothers are now being deported to face criminal charges in India. This article details the timeline of events from the tragic fire to their impending return and the legal challenges they face.
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 Detained in Thailand Following Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire: Extradition Process Underway
Dec 11, 2025 11:24 pm CST
The Luthra brothers, wanted for a fatal fire that killed 25 people at their Goa nightclub, have been detained in Thailand after fleeing India. A new photo shows them at Phuket Immigration Control Centre as authorities prepare to transport them to Bangkok for handover to Indian officials. The brothers' passports were suspended under Section 10A of the Passport Act after they attempted to evade arrest despite evidence showing their direct involvement in operating the venue with inadequate safety measures.
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.
Luthra Brothers Detained in Thailand After Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire Claims 25 Lives
Dec 11, 2025 06:05 pm CST
The Luthra brothers, owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa where 25 people died in a fire, have been detained in Thailand following passport suspension and Interpol notices. They face charges of culpable homicide and negligence after significant fire safety violations were discovered at their venue, which became a death trap during a musical event attended by approximately 100 tourists.
Luthra Brothers Caught in Thailand After Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire: How Passport Law Trapped Them
Dec 11, 2025 02:17 pm CST
The Luthra brothers fled to Thailand hours after a fire killed 25 people at their Goa nightclub 'Birch by Romeo Lane'. Indian authorities suspended their passports under Section 10A and issued a Blue Corner notice to apprehend them. The nightclub tragedy resulted from flammable decor and severe safety violations, with most victims dying from smoke inhalation. The brothers have applied for anticipatory bail, claiming they were licensees, not owners, and were absent during 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.