December 10th 2025.
New Delhi: The Goa nightclub owners, Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, have suffered a major setback as a Delhi court has denied their request for interim protection from arrest. This decision comes in light of the tragic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane, which claimed the lives of 25 individuals.
The Luthra brothers had approached the Rohini court, seeking transit anticipatory bail to avoid being arrested by the Goa Police. However, their request was rejected due to strong objections from the prosecution. It is worth noting that the brothers have already fled the country and their whereabouts remain unknown.
Efforts to locate the Luthra brothers have intensified, with a Blue Corner Interpol Notice being issued. This notice aims to assist in locating the brothers, as police teams in India and abroad work tirelessly to track their movements. Investigators suspect that the duo has fled to Thailand's Phuket in a well-planned operation, just five hours after the tragic fire.
According to police reports, the Luthra brothers boarded an IndiGo flight to Phuket at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday. This was done in an apparent attempt to avoid arrest or questioning following the fire that occurred around midnight. It was only later that evening when a Lookout Circular was issued, long after the brothers had already left for Thailand. On Tuesday, the Goa Police detained Ajay Gupta, one of the four co-owners of Birch by Romeo Lane. With his detention, a total of six people have been taken into custody, including Chief General Manager Rajiv Modak, General Manager Vivek Singh, Bar Manager Rajiv Singhania, Gate Manager Riyanshu Thakur, and employee Bharat Kohli.
The Goa Police also visited the Luthra brothers' residences in Delhi on Monday, posting notices on their walls. The tragic fire, which took place near the Arpora River backwaters, claimed the lives of 25 individuals, including four tourists and 14 staff members. The identities of seven victims have yet to be officially confirmed, while six others who were injured in the incident are currently receiving treatment.
Police officials have revealed that the club had a narrow entry and exit, which may have been one of the main reasons why many victims were unable to escape the inferno in time. The fire broke out around midnight on Sunday at the club, situated in the bustling Baga area, which is a popular destination for its proximity to one of Goa's most frequented beaches.
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