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From Success to Fugitives: The Rise and Fall of Luthra Brothers After Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire
Dec 09, 2025 03:14 pm CST
This article explores the dramatic reversal of fortune for the Luthra brothers, Saurabh and Gaurav, once celebrated entrepreneurs who built a successful hospitality empire across multiple cities. Their meteoric rise from opening their first venue in 2016 ended in tragedy when a devastating fire at their Goa nightclub 'Birch By Romeo Lane' claimed 25 lives. Investigations revealed serious safety violations, transforming them overnight from admired businessmen to fugitives who fled the country to escape accountability.
Deadly Nightclub Fire in Goa Claims 25 Lives: Safety Violations and Narrow Escape Routes
Dec 07, 2025 01:44 pm CST
A devastating fire at 'Birch By Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa's Arpora village has claimed 25 lives and injured six people. The blaze began on the dance floor around 1 am during a 'Bollywood Banger Night' event, with many victims becoming trapped in the downstairs kitchen area. Investigations reveal the club was operating without proper permits and had inadequate emergency exits, raising serious questions about safety enforcement in Goa's tourism industry.
Devastating Hong Kong Fire: The Heartbreaking Story Behind the Iconic Photograph of Grief and Loss
Dec 03, 2025 04:34 pm CST
The tragic Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong claimed at least 156 lives and left 30 missing, including the wife of a 71-year-old retiree whose anguish was captured in an iconic Reuters photograph. The devastating blaze, attributed to substandard renovation materials, spread rapidly through seven high-rise towers housing over 4,000 residents, becoming Hong Kong's deadliest fire since 1948.
Hong Kong's Deadliest Fire in Decades: 128 Deaths, Malfunctioning Alarms and Ongoing Investigation
Nov 28, 2025 05:17 pm CST
A catastrophic fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing estate has claimed 128 lives, with approximately 200 people still missing. Authorities revealed malfunctioning fire alarm systems contributed to the tragedy, while investigations focus on bamboo scaffolding and protective netting used in renovations. The government has established a relief fund and promised immediate inspections of all housing estates undergoing similar work.
Deadly Hong Kong Tower Fire Claims 55 Lives: Residents Share Harrowing Experiences of Bamboo Scaffolding Inferno
Nov 27, 2025 03:29 pm CST
One of Hong Kong's deadliest fires in decades has devastated a 2,000-unit high-rise complex in Tai Po, claiming at least 55 lives with hundreds still missing. The inferno, which began Wednesday afternoon and continued smoldering into Thursday, spread rapidly due to bamboo scaffolding on buildings undergoing maintenance. Residents share their traumatic experiences as authorities launch an investigation into the catastrophic blaze that has highlighted concerns about building safety in one of the world's most densely populated urban centers.
Jaipur Hospital Fire Death Toll Controversy: Families Claim 8 While Officials Report Only 6 Casualties
Oct 07, 2025 08:52 pm CST
A devastating fire at Jaipur's SMS Hospital has sparked controversy over the actual death toll, with official reports counting six casualties while families claim at least eight deaths. The tragedy highlights critical issues in emergency response and patient care during hospital disasters, as relatives of victims from the polytrauma ward describe their desperate efforts to save loved ones amid chaotic evacuation conditions and insufficient support.