Charred remains at the nightclub where a fire broke out due to a cylinder blast, in North Goa district. (PTI)
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Goa Nightclub Blaze: Victims' Kin Demand Fast Trial, Allege Staff Used Wine Glasses to Fight Fire

  • Victims' relatives seek fast-track trial for the December 6 Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire in Goa, which killed 25.
  • Bhavna Joshi, who lost four family members, alleges staff used wine glasses and bottles to douse the blaze due to lack of extinguishers.
  • The fire, possibly caused by fireworks, was exacerbated by narrow exit routes; Joshi survived by being pushed out.
  • Goa Police arrested eight, including three owners; two owners, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, were deported from Thailand.
  • Victims' families, facing emotional and financial trauma, demand justice, with a lawyer volunteering pro bono.

Why It Matters: Families of Goa nightclub fire victims demand swift justice, citing management's alleged negligence and lack of safety.

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