Goa Fire Tragedy: Club Built Illegally on Salt Pan, Operated Without License, Probe Reveals

• Government inquiry into the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire, which killed 25, exposed major violations.
• Club was illegally built on a salt pan in Arpora village, land where construction is prohibited by law.
• Operated for months without a valid trade license, which expired on March 31, 2024, with no action from local authorities.
• Probe found procedural errors in permit approval, missing documents, and collusion by officials.
• Fireworks were set off inside without proper care or firefighting equipment, contributing to the rapid fire spread.

Why It Matters: Goa nightclub fire probe reveals illegal construction, expired license, and official collusion led to tragedy.