Goa Nightclub Fire: Landowner, Sarpanch Grilled by Inquiry Committee

• Original landowner Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar and sarpanch Roshan Redkar questioned by a magisterial inquiry committee regarding the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire.
• The inquiry, headed by district magistrate Ankit Yadav, is investigating the devastating fire that claimed 25 lives.
• Amonkar was questioned for several hours, with his lawyer stating the panel sought to understand "why this incident happened."
• Club co-owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra were detained in Thailand after fleeing, while five managers and staff members have been arrested.

Why It Matters: Accountability is sought for a deadly nightclub fire.