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Luthra Brothers Remanded to Five Days’ Police Custody in Goa Nightclub Fire Case

They were deported from Thailand after passport cancellations following their flight hours after the blaze.

Overview

  • After being arrested on arrival in Delhi, the co-owners were given a two-day transit remand and flown to Goa, where a court ordered five days of police custody.
  • Medical examinations were conducted in Goa after the brothers reported back pain, and officials said no medical necessity was found before custody was granted.
  • An FIR names Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, endangering life, and negligent conduct with fire.
  • Investigators cite indoor pyrotechnics igniting flammable decor and limited exits as key factors under scrutiny for safety and licensing violations.
  • Goa Police have arrested several managers and a business partner, are seeking a British property owner, and the Bombay High Court has converted related litigation into a public interest case.