Panjim (Goa): After the deadly fire at a restaurant-club in North Goa's Arpora that claimed the lives of 25 people , Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday confirmed the arrest of four people related to the tragic incident, further announcing an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh each for the victims' kin and ₹50,000 each for the injured in the mishap.

At least 25 people lost their lives in the blaze that erupted in the early hours of Sunday, with four of them identified as tourists and fourteen others as staff members. The emergency teams rushed to the spot, and the injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities worked through the night to bring the situation under control.

Victims identified, injured receiving treatment

According to the Goa police, a total of 25 decea

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