Goa govt forms panel to probe deadly nightclub fire; 25 killed

• Goa government constituted a four-member magisterial inquiry committee to probe a nightclub fire.
• The fire at 'Birch by Romeo Lane' in Arpora killed 25 people, including 20 employees and 5 tourists.
• Fireworks have emerged as the likely cause of the massive blaze that occurred late Saturday night.
• The committee, chaired by North Goa Collector Ankit Yadav, will examine events, verify licenses, determine lapses, and fix accountability.
• Police have arrested four nightclub managers, while owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra are yet to be apprehended.

Why It Matters: Inquiry into fatal nightclub fire seeks accountability and prevention.