Goa Club Fire: Saurabh Luthra, the owner of the North Goa nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane, has released his first public statement since a massive fire at the venue killed 25 people and injured several others. Luthra remains untraceable following the incident. Police have intensified efforts to locate Luthra and issued a lookout notice, as reports indicate he had plans to expand his business to around 50 restaurants across India.

In connection with the blaze at the restaurant in Arpora, a local court has remanded four staff members — three general managers and one bar manager — to the custody of the state police.

The fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday, claiming at least 25 lives. Among the deceased were four tourists and 14 members of the restaurant’s staff. Emergency rescue teams

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