Goa Nightclub Fire: FIR Reveals Unsafe Fire Show Led to 25 Deaths

• Goa nightclub fire at Birch by Romeo Lane killed 25 people due to a fire show conducted without safety equipment, fire audit, or emergency systems.
• Prime accused Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra fled to Thailand; Interpol issued a Blue Corner Notice, and police seek passport cancellation.
• Authorities are cracking down on illegal structures, demolishing Romeo Lane shack, and issuing Look Out Circulars for co-owners.
• Six staffers arrested; forensic reports show 19 of 25 victims died from toxic gas inhalation.
• New committees will conduct inspections and overhaul licensing rules for stricter fire and structural safety standards in Goa's nightlife.

Why It Matters: Unsafe venues pose deadly risks, prompting a safety crackdown and stricter regulations.