Goa: Police officials arrest the fifth suspect in nightclub fire case, at Anjuna Police Station, in Goa, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (PTI Photo)
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Goa Fire: Ajay Gupta Arrested; Interpol Blue Notice for Absconding Owners

  • Ajay Gupta, a key accused and co-owner of Birch by Romeo Lane, has been arrested following a fire in North Goa that killed 25 people.
  • Interpol issued a Blue Notice against owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who reportedly fled to Thailand after the fire, to track their whereabouts.
  • Part of the Romeo Lane restaurant in Vagator, owned by the Luthra brothers, was demolished due to illegality.
  • Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte called the fire a 'very tragic episode,' emphasizing accountability and a factual inquiry, noting Birch was not under Tourism Department registration.

Why It Matters: Deadly Goa fire arrests and international notices underscore critical public safety needs.

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