IndiaGoa police have filed a second charge sheet in the investigation into the deadly December 2025 fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora village, Goa. The incident resulted in 25 fatalities, including five tourists and 20 staff members. The charge sheet accuses the nightclub's owners, Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, along with their partner Ajay Gupta, of submitting a forged health no-objection certificate (NOC) during the application for an excise license. This forged document was used to bypass safety regulations, enabling the illegal operation of the nightclub. The Luthra brothers fled to Thailand shortly after the fire but were later repatriated upon issuance of an Interpol notice and passport suspension. They face charges under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including culpable homicide, endangerment, and negligent conduct with fire. A separate FIR alleges cheating and forgery related to the fraudulent documentation.
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