Goa seals Cafe CO2 Goa, Goya Club in Vagator over safety violations

• Goa sealed two nightclubs in Vagator (Cafe CO2 Goa and Goya Club) as part of a statewide crackdown.
• The crackdown follows a devastating fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub that killed 25 people.
• Cafe CO2 Goa was sealed due to lack of a fire NOC, structural issues, and construction beyond permissible limits.
• Goa government introduced stringent new safety measures, including mandatory fire safety compliance, a ban on fireworks, and liquor sales restrictions after 11 pm.
• Owners of the fire-ravaged Birch by Romeo Lane, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, were detained in Thailand, with deportation proceedings initiated.

Why It Matters: Goa's crackdown on nightclubs after a fatal fire ensures public safety.