North Goa Bans Indoor Fireworks After Deadly Blaze; Club Owners Detained in Thailand

• North Goa district administration banned fireworks in nightclubs, hotels, and tourist establishments.
• The ban follows a fire tragedy that claimed 25 lives, with the directive issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
• Investigation into the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire revealed serious safety lapses, including a hazardous fire show without firefighting equipment or emergency systems.
• The Luthra brothers, owners of the Goa club, have been detained in Thailand and are expected to be extradited to India.
• Goa Police had previously suspended the owners' passports and sought an Interpol Blue Corner Notice against them.

Why It Matters: New ban prevents fire tragedies, enhancing safety in North Goa's tourist spots.