Goa’s vibrant nightlife turned into horror as a massive midnight fire gutted the elite Birch By Romeo Lane nightclub in Baga, killing at least 25. Exclusive India Today visuals show the exact moment flames erupted from the ceiling as the packed club filled with smoke, triggering chaos among revellers. Most victims choked to death as thick fumes engulfed the space. A magisterial inquiry is underway, with the club owner and manager booked for culpable homicide after preliminary findings revealed major safety lapses. As families grieve, the big question remains: who is responsible for this deadly tragedy?

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