Goa Police detained Ajay Gupta, co-owner of the ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub where 25 people died in a massive fire. With his detention, the total arrests have risen to six, while two key owners remain absconding, allegedly having fled to Thailand.

New Delhi: The Goa Police have detained Ajay Gupta, one of the four owners of the ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub, where 25 people lost their lives in a devastating fire incident.

With Gupta’s detention, the total number of people taken into custody in the case has now risen to six, police officials said on Wednesday.

Earlier, the Goa Police had issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Gupta and another owner, Surinder Kumar Khosla, as part of the intensified search operation linked to the fatal blaze.

The LOC against Gupta was issued af

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