Goa Fire Case: Luthra Brothers Accused of Fake License Documents, Probe Intensifies

• Luthra brothers face new accusations of submitting a fake health certificate for their Goa nightclub, Birch by Romeo Lane, leading to a police complaint at Mapusa Police Station.
• The brothers are reportedly delaying interrogation and not cooperating with investigators probing the alleged licensing violations and the deadly fire.
• The case is linked to a fire at Birch nightclub on December 6, 2025, which killed 25 people, exacerbated by lack of emergency exits and alleged unlicensed operations.
• Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra fled to Thailand after the fire, were detained in Phuket, deported, and arrested by Goa Police, with their anticipatory bail rejected.
• Authorities are also investigating a money laundering angle, linking the brothers to 42 shell companies and arresting business partner Ajay Gupta.

Why It Matters: Luthra brothers face intense scrutiny over fake documents, deadly fire, and financial irregularities in Goa.