Goa Nightclub fire Case: Luthra Brothers Brought to goa on 48-Hour Transit Remand

Arrival in Goa

Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, owners of the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, goa, were brought to goa on Wednesday.

Their transfer followed a 48-hour transit remand granted by a Delhi court.

Upon arrival, the accused were first taken to the Arpora police Station.

They are scheduled to be produced before a local Goan court, where police may seek an extension of custody.

Background of the Case

The case pertains to a devastating fire incident at the Arpora nightclub on december 6, which resulted in 25 deaths.

Several others, including staff members and tourists, sustained serious injuries.

Criminal proceedings were initiated against the club owners for alleged negligence and violations of mandatory safety regulations.

Arrest and Extradition

The Luthra brothers were arrested by Goa Police after being extradited from Thailand.

Police alleged that the accused had fled abroad following the incident, delaying the investigation.

They were apprehended only after their return to India.

Police Allegations

Goa police informed the delhi court that the accused are the principal owners and partners of the nightclub.

It was alleged that they exercised complete control over the club’s operations.

Police claimed that a fireworks display was organized inside the club without:

Proper fire safety arrangements

Adequate fire-fighting equipment

Necessary permissions or vigilance measures

This negligence allegedly led to the massive fire outbreak.

Safety Violations Highlighted

Authorities stated that the club lacked:

Mandatory fire safety infrastructure

Proper event permissions

Emergency preparedness protocols

These failures are believed to have directly contributed to the scale of the tragedy.

Ongoing Investigation

Police emphadata-sized that the investigation is at a crucial stage.

Recovery of key documents is still pending, including:

Licenses and permits

Event approvals

Internal communications

The conspiracy angle behind the incident is yet to be fully uncovered.

Court Observations and Order

The patiala House court reviewed the FIR, arrest memo, and case diary.

Duty Metropolitan Magistrate Dwinkle Chawla observed that sufficient evidence exists against the accused.

Transit remand was granted but restricted to 48 hours.

The court directed police to:

Keep the accused in safe custody during transit

Produce them before the competent court in goa immediately upon arrival

Next Legal Steps

Further investigation and judicial proceedings will now fall under the jurisdiction of the goa courts.

Authorities are expected to press for continued custody to advance the probe.

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