Nightclub Fire Tragedy: Family's World Engulfed in Flames

Bhavna Joshi survived a catastrophic fire at Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, an event that tragically claimed her husband and three sisters. The blaze erupted when pyrotechnics during a belly dance show ignited the club's ceiling, quickly filling the venue with thick smoke and causing widespread panic. Guests, including Bhavna's family, were trapped as flames spread, with many unable to find exits due to the single entry/exit point and lack of emergency routes.

The fire, which investigators revealed was caused by severe safety negligence, resulted in 25 fatalities, primarily from smoke inhalation. The nightclub reportedly lacked essential safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, alarms, and a valid fire audit. Its owners, brothers Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, fled the country but are now being detained in Thailand and sought for extradition to face charges including culpable homicide.

Authorities have arrested five individuals, including a co-owner, as the legal proceedings commence. Bhavna and her surviving relatives returned to Delhi in deep trauma following the incident. The investigation highlights a severe lack of mandatory licences and permissions, underscoring the dangerous conditions that led to this devastating loss of life.