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Goa Club Tragedy: Fireworks Spark Deadly Inferno
7 Dec
Summary
- Fireworks during a dance performance likely caused the fatal club incident.
- Twenty people, including four tourists, perished in the Goa nightclub fire.
- Club owners and officials face strict action for safety violations.
A tragic incident at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa resulted in the deaths of at least 20 individuals, with preliminary reports suggesting fireworks ignited during a dance performance as the cause, rather than an initial cylinder blast suspicion. Among the deceased were four tourists and fourteen staff members, with seven other identities still being confirmed.
Authorities have launched a stringent investigation, with the Chief Minister vowing action against negligent officials. An FIR has been filed against owners Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, the manager, and event organizers. The sarpanch who issued the club's trade license in 2013 has also been detained amid revelations of disputes between the owners and the club operating illegally.
Following the disaster, the nightclub was sealed by district officials for operating unlawfully on government-owned land. This event highlights severe safety lapses and potential regulatory failures that contributed to the devastating loss of life.
