Goa Nightclub Fire Case Update: Luthra Brothers May Reach Delhi Tomorrow as Lawyers Fly to Thailand
The Luthra brothers, Saurabh and Gaurav, are expected to arrive at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday, where they will be taken into custody by the Goa Police in connection with the deadly Goa nightclub fire case. Officials said the duo will be produced before a Delhi court for transit remand before being escorted to Goa for further investigation.
Authorities stressed that all legal procedures will be followed to ensure a smooth and lawful transfer. Once in Goa, the brothers are expected to be questioned extensively over alleged safety violations and operational lapses at the nightclub.
Meanwhile, the legal team representing the Goa nightclub owners has travelled to Thailand to assist with the deportation process. Sources told ANI that the lawyers met the brothers at a Thai detention centre for around 30 minutes, during which they briefed them on the legal process ahead and their likely production before Indian courts.
The visit comes as Thai and Indian authorities coordinate closely to expedite the brothers’ return. Officials said legal assistance was necessary to ensure compliance with both Thai and Indian laws during the deportation.
Detained in Phuket After Passport Suspension
The brothers are currently in Thai custody after being detained in Phuket for overstaying illegally. Their detention followed the suspension of their Indian passports by the Ministry of External Affairs after a lookout notice was issued in India. With their travel documents suspended, their continued stay in Thailand was deemed unlawful.
Officials said the Indian Embassy in Bangkok is issuing emergency certificates one-way travel documents to facilitate their return. A team from the Central Bureau of Investigation also reached Phuket over the weekend to complete formalities related to the deportation.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed to The Times of India that investigative teams had reached Thailand and the process to bring the brothers back to India was underway. He said the state government was closely monitoring developments to ensure accountability in the case.
India and Thailand share a formal extradition treaty signed in 2013, which has been in force since 2015. While officials clarified that the current process involves deportation rather than extradition, the treaty provides a strong framework for legal cooperation between the two countries.
Fire at Birch by Romeo Lane
The case relates to the devastating fire at Birch by Romeo Lane, a nightclub in Arpora owned by the Luthra brothers. The blaze broke out around 11.45 pm on December 6 during a crowded weekend event. Police said more than 150 tourists were inside the club when the fire erupted.
A preliminary probe by the police and the Directorate of Fire Services concluded that electric firecrackers used during the event struck the wooden ceiling, triggering the fire. The flames spread rapidly, engulfing the premises and killing 25 people.
Authorities stressed that all legal procedures will be followed to ensure a smooth and lawful transfer. Once in Goa, the brothers are expected to be questioned extensively over alleged safety violations and operational lapses at the nightclub.
Lawyers Reach Thailand for Legal Support
Meanwhile, the legal team representing the Goa nightclub owners has travelled to Thailand to assist with the deportation process. Sources told ANI that the lawyers met the brothers at a Thai detention centre for around 30 minutes, during which they briefed them on the legal process ahead and their likely production before Indian courts.
The visit comes as Thai and Indian authorities coordinate closely to expedite the brothers’ return. Officials said legal assistance was necessary to ensure compliance with both Thai and Indian laws during the deportation.
Detained in Phuket After Passport Suspension
The brothers are currently in Thai custody after being detained in Phuket for overstaying illegally. Their detention followed the suspension of their Indian passports by the Ministry of External Affairs after a lookout notice was issued in India. With their travel documents suspended, their continued stay in Thailand was deemed unlawful.
Officials said the Indian Embassy in Bangkok is issuing emergency certificates one-way travel documents to facilitate their return. A team from the Central Bureau of Investigation also reached Phuket over the weekend to complete formalities related to the deportation.
Embassy Coordination and Government Response
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed to The Times of India that investigative teams had reached Thailand and the process to bring the brothers back to India was underway. He said the state government was closely monitoring developments to ensure accountability in the case.
India and Thailand share a formal extradition treaty signed in 2013, which has been in force since 2015. While officials clarified that the current process involves deportation rather than extradition, the treaty provides a strong framework for legal cooperation between the two countries.
Fire at Birch by Romeo Lane
The case relates to the devastating fire at Birch by Romeo Lane, a nightclub in Arpora owned by the Luthra brothers. The blaze broke out around 11.45 pm on December 6 during a crowded weekend event. Police said more than 150 tourists were inside the club when the fire erupted.
A preliminary probe by the police and the Directorate of Fire Services concluded that electric firecrackers used during the event struck the wooden ceiling, triggering the fire. The flames spread rapidly, engulfing the premises and killing 25 people.
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