Goa Fire Tragedy: Illegally Built Nightclub Operated Without License, 25 Dead

• 25 died in a fire at 'Burch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa's Arpora; report reveals systemic failures.
• Nightclub was illegally built on a salt pan, violating CRZ, and operated without a valid license.
• License documents showed forgery, approved in 5 days without verification; complaints ignored.
• Fireworks without safety measures caused the blaze; lack of emergency exits trapped victims.
• 8 arrested, including owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra; 5 Goa officials suspended for negligence.

Why It Matters: Goa nightclub fire exposes deep-rooted corruption and administrative negligence leading to 25 deaths.