Goa: Following a massive fire at a nightclub in Arpora, club owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra fled to Thailand. Police have arrested five people, including the club manager.

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Twenty-five people died in a fire that broke out late Saturday night at a nightclub in the Arpora area of ​​Goa. Among the deceased were 20 employees of the club. Goa Police have arrested five people, including the club manager, in connection with the incident. A case has also been registered against the club owners. However, the club owners, Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, have fled the country. The two brothers reportedly flew to Phuket, Thailand, just five hours after the incident.

The two brothers, who ran the club, boarded an IndiGo flight 6E-1073 from Delhi at 5:30 AM on Sunday, December 7th. The fire at the Goa nightclub had broken out around midnight, just before their departure. 25 people, including tourists, died in the blaze.

At the request of the Goa Police, the Bureau of Immigration (BOI) issued a lookout circular (LOC) against Saurabh and Gaurav. The Goa Police have now contacted the Interpol division of the CBI to ensure the swift arrest of the two accused.

Who are Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra?
Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra are brothers who were involved in several businesses together, including the nightclub where the fire occurred on Saturday night. Information about Saurabh has emerged from his LinkedIn profile. According to the profile, he is the chairman of Romeo Lane, Birch, and Mamas Buo. He is also a gold medalist.

Saurabh abandoned his engineering studies to venture into the hospitality business. This led him to start Romeo Lane in 2016. He owns the website and runs restaurants and bars in 22 major cities across India and four other countries, along with his brother. He frequently shares information about his businesses on social media.

His brother Gaurav actively assists him in expanding this business. However, several media reports also suggest that Saurabh and Gaurav had another partner in this business, whom the police are currently searching for.

Forbes India called him a revolutionary of nightlife culture.
Saurabh has shared several pictures on social media platforms. One post, shared on November 17, features an article from the international business magazine Forbes India, which described Saurabh as a game-changer in the dining and nightlife culture. A ​​full-page profile was also included, which Saurabh shared on social media.

When did the accident happen and what has happened in the case so far?
On Saturday (December 6), a fire broke out in a nightclub in Goa. 25 people died in the accident. The club where the fire occurred is called Birch by Romeo Lane. Goa Police have arrested 5 people, including the club manager. CM Pramod Sawant said that according to the initial investigation, the fire was caused by fireworks.

The initial investigation revealed that fire safety regulations were not followed at the club. The Prime Minister expressed his condolences over the incident and announced a compensation of ₹2 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured. A lookout circular has been issued against the club owners, Saurabh and Gaurav.