Goa Nightclub Fire: 25 Dead; Owner Saurabh Luthra Pledges Support Amid Arrests

• A fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa on December 7 tragically killed 25 people, primarily due to suffocation, and injured six others.
• Club owner Saurabh Luthra expressed profound grief and pledged support to victims' families; an FIR was filed against the owners, and five managers have been arrested.
• Investigations are probing the fire's cause (gas cylinder/pyro gun) and significant regulatory approval lapses, including a missing No Objection Certificate from the Pollution Control Board.
• The deceased included 4 tourists and 20-21 staff members; the Goa government has ordered fire safety audits for all nightclubs in the state.

Why It Matters: Goa nightclub fire exposes grave safety lapses and regulatory accountability issues.