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Goa nightclub owners held in Thailand over deadly fire

Goa nightclub owners held in Thailand over deadly fire

Summary

Two brothers who own a nightclub in Goa, India, where a fire recently killed 25 people, have been arrested in Thailand. The fire, which investigators say was caused by fireworks inside the club, took place in the early hours of a Sunday. The brothers fled to Thailand after the fire and will be sent back to India for legal proceedings.

Key Facts

  • A nightclub fire in Goa, India, killed 25 people.
  • The nightclub, Birch By Romeo Lane, is owned by brothers Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra.
  • The two brothers were arrested in Thailand after fleeing India.
  • The fire is believed to have been caused by fireworks set off inside the club.
  • Most of those who died were staff members; four were tourists from Delhi.
  • Indian authorities are working to extradite the brothers back to India.
  • So far, six other people have been arrested in connection with the fire.
  • The club's management expressed sorrow and promised to help affected families.

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