Panaji : In the aftermath of the Arpora nightclub fire that killed 25 people, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the inquiry report will be ready within eight days, even as the state begins disbursing compensation to families of the victims and intensifies safety audits and enforcement across entertainment venues.

Speaking to reporters, the Goa CM said,”An inquiry report will be ready within eight days. We have already carried out a demolition drive at Vagator, and similar action will be taken at other places if violations are found. Following the nightclub fire, a special panel is auditing the safety of entertainment venues, and six arrests have been made so far. The State Disaster Management Authority has issued strict advisories to ensure all safety norms are followed.

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