Goa nightclub fire kills 25; owners booked for culpable homicide, safety lapses

• Fire at Goa nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane in North Goa killed 25 people, including 5 tourists.
• Police booked the club's owners, partners, manager, and staff for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
• The accused organized a fire show without proper safety measures, leading to the deadly fire.
• Investigations revealed the club lacked fire safety equipment, emergency exits, and operated without required permissions.
• Negligence, including inadequate exits and lack of safety features, was found to have directly caused the deaths.

Why It Matters: It underscores the deadly risks of neglecting safety in public places.