Goa Fire Tragedy: Luthra Brothers in 5-Day Police Custody, Medical Plea Denied

• Goa Police secured a five-day custody of Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, linked to a fire that killed 25 people.
• The Goa court rejected the brothers' plea for medical assistance during their appearance.
• The Luthra brothers were deported from Thailand, where they fled after the December 6 tragedy, and were brought to Goa via Delhi.
• They face charges of culpable homicide and negligence, with investigations revealing the nightclub operated illegally and violated fire safety norms.
• The fire, caused by electric firecrackers hitting a wooden ceiling, occurred in a club with narrow access, hindering fire brigade response.

Why It Matters: Luthra brothers, owners of the ill-fated Goa nightclub, are in police custody for fire tragedy.