Panaji: The Luthra brothers linked to the Goa nightclub fire that claimed 25 lives have reportedly been detained in Thailand, five days after the incident, according to media reports. Authorities have begun the process of deporting them to India to stand trial.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is currently reviewing a request from the Goa government to revoke the passports of Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa.

Investigations revealed that the brothers fled India soon after the December 6 blaze in Arpora. An Interpol Blue Corner notice had already been issued against them at the request of the CBI. Goa Police further discovered that the duo booked tickets to Thailand while emergency teams were still battling the fire.

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