Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE Updates: Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who fled India following a fire at their nightclub in Goa that killed 25 people, were detained on Thursday morning. The brothers, who own the Romeo Lane chain with many outlets in India and overseas, fled to Thailand's Phuket hours after the fire broke out at their club Birch by Romeo Lane in North Goa last Saturday night.
Exclusive photographs emerged of the Luthras in detention, holding their passports. With their detentions, the brothers will be deported to India within 24 hours, government sources told NDTV. Indian officials are heading to Thailand to bring the brothers back.
Saurabh and Gaurav have been charged and face a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and negligence. The above developments came hours after the passports of Saurabh and Gaurav had been suspended. This action prevents the brothers from travelling further from Phuket.
The Luthra brothers left for Thailand almost immediately after last week's fire. Details that surfaced on Wednesday show that they booked tickets to Phuket at a time when emergency teams were battling the fire at 'Birch by Romeo Lane' and attempting to rescue those trapped inside.
Meanwhile, Ajay Gupta, who claimed to be a silent partner and investor in the nightclub, was arrested and brought back to Goa from Delhi on a transit remand for questioning. Goa Police landed with Gupta at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, at 9.45 pm on Wednesday. He was taken to Anjuna police station for further investigation, an official said.
Here's a look at all live updates following the detention of the Luthra brothers:
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE Updates: How Passport Law Was Used To Track Down Luthras
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who ran the Goa nightclub where a fire killed 25 people, managed to fly to Thailand shortly after the blaze began. At the time, firefighters were still battling the flames, and no case had been registered against the restaurateurs. Amid criticism from the Opposition and questions about the plan to bring them to justice, the Centre used the passport route to trap the Luthras. Read more
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE Updates: Fireworks Banned At Nightclubs In North Goa
The district administration of North Goa has issued an order prohibiting the use of fireworks, sparklers and pyrotechnics inside tourist establishments. "The order has been issued under Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, prohibiting the use, bursting, ignition or operation of fireworks, sparklers, pyrotechnic effects, flame thrower-type devices, smoke generators and similar fire/smoke-producing equipment inside tourist establishments," a senior official told the news agency PTI.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE Updates: Luthra Brothers To Be Deported Within 24 Hours, Say Sources
Indian officials are currently heading to Thailand to bring back the Luthra brothers. According to government sources, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra will be deported within 24 hours.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE Updates: How Were The Brothers Detained?
Government sources told NDTV that after the passports of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra were suspended, their stay in Thailand became illegal. Hence, Indian authorities detained them and will now bring them back to India.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE Updates: Luthra Brothers Detained In Thailand, Photos With Hands Tied Surface
Exclusive photographs have emerged of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra detained by authorities in Thailand. The photographs show the brothers' hands tied with a zip tie. The brothers are seen holding their passports.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE Updates: Key "Bring Back Luthras" Meeting In Goa Shortly
Top Goa government officials including Chief Minister Pramod Sawant are expected to hold a high-level meeting soon where they might discuss the strategy for arresting and bringing the Luthra brothers to Goa after their deportation.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE Updates: Will Put Luthras Behind Bars, Says Goa Chief Minister
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has assured that the Luthra brothers -- owners of the nightclub 'Birch' by Romeo Lane pub at Arpora that caught fire and cost 25 lives -- will be caught no matter where they hide. Speaking to NDTV in an exclusive interview, Chief Minister Sawant said, "Whether it is Thailand or anywhere else, we will pick them up from there and put them behind bars." Read more
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE Updates: Passports Of Luthra Brothers Suspended
The detention of Saurav and Gaurav Luthra came hours after it was reported that their passports were suspended. This action prevents the brothers from travelling further from Phuket.
Goa Nightclub Fire LIVE Updates: Luthra Brothers Detained In Thailand, Say Sources
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who fled India following a fire at their nightclub in Goa that killed 25 people, have been detained, sources told NDTV on Thursday. The brothers will now face possible deportation back to India.
