Lucknow ramps up fire safety checks after deadly Goa club fire

• Lucknow initiated strict fire-safety inspections in malls, restaurants, nightclubs, and bars after a recent Goa fire tragedy.
• Chief Fire Officer Ankush Mittal confirmed the drive ensures valid Fire NOCs and compliance with safety regulations.
• A devastating fire at a Goa nightclub in Arpora claimed 25 lives, leading to a high-level inquiry.
• Goa Police arrested a fifth individual, Bharat Karan Singh Kohli, and are searching for owners Saurav and Gaurav Luthra.
• Several Goa officials, including Shamila Monteiro, Siddhi Tushar Harlankar, and Reghuvir D Bagkar, were suspended for regulatory lapses.

Why It Matters: Lucknow's fire safety inspections protect lives by preventing tragedies like Goa's.