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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.
Luthra Brothers Face Court After Fleeing India Following Fatal Nightclub Fire in Goa
Dec 11, 2025 06:57 pm CST
The Luthra brothers, who fled to Thailand after 25 people died in their Goa nightclub 'Birch by Romeo Lane', seek anticipatory bail claiming they are "also humans" who provide employment to thousands and were far from the incident when it occurred. Their lawyer argues this is a case of negligence rather than homicide, while the prosecution notes they booked flights within 40 minutes of the tragedy.
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.
Goa Nightclub Fire: Owners Booked Thailand Flight While Rescue Operations Ongoing, Investigation Reveals
Dec 10, 2025 11:16 pm CST
An investigation into the deadly Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people has uncovered that owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra were booking flights to Thailand while rescue operations were still underway. The brothers, now subjects of an Interpol Blue Corner Notice, used a SIM card registered to their former driver and fled India hours after the tragedy, leaving behind their luxury vehicles and newly-built mansion.
Indian Authorities Move to Impound Passports of Luthra Brothers Who Fled to Thailand After Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire
Dec 09, 2025 10:55 pm CST
The Ministry of External Affairs has issued notices to revoke the passports of Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, who fled to Thailand after a fire at their Goa nightclub 'Birch by Romeo Lane' killed 25 people. The brothers have been given seven days to explain why their passports should not be impounded, as the Goa Police pursue charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Goa Nightclub Owner Gaurav Luthra Spotted in Thailand Following Deadly Fire Tragedy
Dec 09, 2025 09:23 pm CST
Exclusive footage reveals Gaurav Luthra, co-owner of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub where 25 people perished in a fire, was spotted at Phuket airport in Thailand after fleeing India hours after the tragedy. The Luthra brothers face culpable homicide charges while authorities issue Interpol notices in pursuit of the fugitives responsible for the establishment constructed with highly flammable materials.
Goa Nightclub Owners Flee to Thailand After Deadly Fire: Blue Corner Notice Likely to Be Issued
Dec 09, 2025 12:57 pm CST
The owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa, Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, fled to Thailand hours after a devastating fire killed 25 people at their establishment. Authorities are pursuing a Blue Corner Notice through Interpol as they investigate the tragedy that occurred during a musical performance. Four staff members have been arrested while government officials who issued permits are being questioned about potential safety violations.
Goa Nightclub Fire: Owners Flee to Thailand After Tragedy Claims 25 Lives
Dec 09, 2025 12:22 am CST
The owners of a Goa nightclub where 25 people perished in a fire escaped to Thailand hours after the tragedy. Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra boarded a flight from Mumbai to Phuket while authorities were searching for them in Delhi. Police have contacted Interpol to coordinate their arrest as investigations continue into regulatory compliance issues surrounding the establishment.