Goa Daily

  The Luthra brothers, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the nightclub ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ in North Goa’s Arpora village, are expected to arrive in India after being deported from Bangkok, according to official sources. Upon their arrival at the Delhi Airport, they will be taken into custody by a team from the Goa Police, marking a significant development in the investigation into the devastating fire that occurred on the night of December 6, 2025. Senior police officials have confirmed that all procedures related to custody transfer are being carried out in accordance with established legal protocols. Transit Remand to Facilitate Transfer to Goa Following their apprehension at the airport, the Goa Police will produce both accused before a Delhi court to seek transit remand. This legal process is necessary to obtain judicial authorisation to move the accused from Delhi to Goa, where the case is registered and further investigation is ongoing. Officials stated that securin...

In a significant development in the Birch by Romeo Lane fire case, Goa Police—working in close coordination with Delhi Police—have successfully traced and detained Ajay Gupta, one of the primary accused. The fire tragedy, which raised serious concerns about public safety compliance and operational standards at the establishment, has remained under rigorous investigation. Gupta’s detention is an important step forward in bringing clarity and accountability to the case. Absconding Accused Traced After LOC and Arrest Warrant Investigators had earlier visited Gupta’s residence in Goa, where he was found missing. With no cooperation forthcoming and his location unknown, authorities issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) along with an arrest warrant to prevent any attempt to leave the country. This procedural escalation reflected the seriousness of the investigation and the need to ensure that every key individual connected to the case faced due process. Inter-State Coordination Leads to Swift ...