Officials added that three people are believed to have died of burn injuries following the explosion, while the others succumbed to smoke inhalation.

A packed nightclub in North Goa turned into a deadly inferno around midnight as a massive fire tore through the premises , claiming 25 lives, including five tourists.

Most of those killed were staff members, police said. Officials added that three people are believed to have died of burn injuries following the explosion, while the others succumbed to smoke inhalation.

At least six people were injured in the incident, five of whom are currently undergoing treatment at hospitals.

• Among those killed were 20 staff members and five tourists, including four from Delhi. The staff were from several states, including Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, As

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