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Goa nightclub owners fled to Thailand hours after deadly fire, police say

Goa nightclub owners fled to Thailand hours after deadly fire, police say

Summary

A fire at a nightclub in Goa, India killed 25 people. The club's owners fled to Thailand soon after the incident. Police are searching for them with Interpol's help.

Key Facts

  • The fire happened at a nightclub called Birch By Romeo Lane in Goa, India.
  • 25 people died, most of them were club staff, and some were tourists from Delhi.
  • Investigators believe fireworks set off the fire.
  • The club's owners, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, left for Thailand shortly after the fire.
  • Police are working with Interpol to locate and arrest the Luthra brothers.
  • Four people, including the venue's manager, were arrested after the fire.
  • The club's layout, built on an island, made it hard for firefighters to put out the fire.
  • Victims included migrant workers and tourists, among them were two brothers engaged to be married.

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