Goa Nightclub Fire: Expired License, Owners Fled; Panchayat Failed to Seal

• A nightclub fire in Arpora, North Goa, caused by a cylinder blast, resulted in 25 deaths.
• An inquiry committee found the nightclub's trade license expired in March 2024, and the local panchayat failed to seal the premises.
• Two other commercial establishments named Romeo Lane have been sealed by Revenue authorities.
• Nightclub owners, Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, fled to Phuket hours after the fire, prompting an international search and Interpol coordination.

Why It Matters: This reveals critical safety lapses and owners fleeing justice after a deadly nightclub fire.