Goa nightclub fire: An FIR has been registered against Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane Club in Goa’s Arpora – where a fire broke out, killing 25.

As many as 25 people — including tourists and staff – were killed as a massive fire broke out at the club shortly after midnight on Sunday. Police said the fire was reported around 12:04 am on Sunday.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant visited the accident site to take a stock of the situation and noted that the restaurant violated fire safety norms. Following a cylinder blast, the nightclub broke into flames in which many died due to suffocation while nearly three individuals were burnt. As per the CM, most victims were kitchen staff, including 3 women employees of Birch by Romeo Lane club.

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