Goa Court Grants Bail to Luthra Brothers in Nightclub Fire Case

A sessions court in Mapusa, Goa, granted conditional bail on Wednesday to brothers Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, in connection with a deadly fire that killed 25 people at the venue in Arpora village on December 6, 2025. Despite the ruling in the culpable homicide case, the brothers will remain in custody after their arrest on Monday in a separate investigation into alleged document forgery.

The fire, which broke out shortly before midnight, ravaged the nightclub and injured several others, prompting swift action from authorities. Investigators determined that the establishment operated without required permits and violated multiple safety regulations, including the absence of emergency exit doors on the ground and deck floors. Police reports indicate the owners organized a fire show despite knowing the risks, contributing to the rapid spread of the blaze. Hours after the incident, the Luthra brothers fled to Thailand, booking flights from Delhi to Phuket early on December 7. They were deported to India on December 17 and arrested by Anjuna Police upon arrival.

Goa Police registered a case the following day at the Arpora-Anjuna station...