Goa Nightclub Horror: 25 Die in Cylinder Explosion

• A cylinder explosion and fire at a Goa nightclub killed 25 people, including 4 tourists, and injured 7.
• The incident occurred around 1 am in the kitchen of a nightclub in Arpora, Goa, due to a gas cylinder explosion, likely from a gas leak.
• Most victims were club employees; only two died from burns, while the rest succumbed to smoke inhalation.
• The nightclub is sealed, and investigations are underway into safety compliance, emergency exits, and the exact cause of the gas leak.
• PM Modi expressed grief and announced relief; local MLA Michael Lobo mandated fire safety audits for all clubs in the area.

Why It Matters: It reveals the deadly cost of inadequate safety measures in public places.