Luthra Brothers Arrested: On the evening of December 6, a terrible fire at the well-known Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, Goa, killed twenty-five persons, primarily employees and a few visitors. Pyrotechnics on the first-floor dance floor are said to have caused the fire to start during a live performance around 11:45 p.m.
The club’s owners, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, as well as senior management and event planners, were the targets of a formal complaint filed by the Goa Police within hours, citing major infractions of fire safety regulations, blocked emergency exits, and indoor usage of fireworks. In relation to the incident, five managers and employees were taken into custody.
Who are the Luthra Brothers?
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra are brothers and co-owners of Birch by Romeo Lane, a popular nightclub located in Arpora, Goa. The establishment recently came under scrutiny after a major a fire incident occurred on December 6, 2025. Following the accident, both brothers reportedly booked flight tickets to Thailand and left the country. Their sudden departure has now drawn significant attention as investigations into the nightclub fire continue.
Luthra Brothers Arrest in Thailand:
The Luthra brothers booked flights to Thailand during the rescue operation, according to investigations. According to records, they boarded the IndiGo aircraft 6E 1073 to Phuket at 5:30 AM after logging into MakeMyTrip at 1:17 AM on December 7. Goa Police asked the Ministry of External Affairs to cancel their passports after suspending them. To find the brothers overseas, Interpol Blue Corner warnings were triggered, and Lookout Circulars (LOCs) were issued.
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Detailed Timeline of Nightclub Fire Accident to Owners’ Arrest:
– December 6, 11:45 PM: Fire Accident during nightclub performance.
– 11:55 PM: Fire gets all over the place, and people get trapped.
– December 7, 12:02 AM: Police receive first distress call.
– 12:10 AM: Firefighters arrive; rescue operations begin.
– 1:17 AM: The Luthra brothers booked flight tickets to Thailand while emergency teams were still trying to contain the fire
– Early morning: Fire brought under control; 25 fatalities confirmed.
– December 7: LOC issued against the Luthra brothers; they flee to Thailand.
– December 11: Brothers detained in Thailand; deportation process started.
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