CJI Calls Goa Nightclub Fire a National Tragedy, Owners' Custody Extended to Dec. 29
Investigators report eight arrests, file culpable homicide charges, pursue a Blue Corner Notice for a suspect believed to be in the UK.
Overview
- A Goa court extended the police custody of nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra until December 29, and their counsel said they did not oppose the remand and will cooperate.
- Chief Justice Surya Kant offered condolences and condemned the loss of 25 lives while speaking at a Goa High Court campaign event in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
- Anjuna police have registered offences that include culpable homicide not amounting to murder along with other applicable charges.
- Police say eight people have been arrested so far in the case, and officials stated the Luthra brothers were not at the venue during the blaze.
- Authorities have initiated steps to seek a Blue Corner Notice for accused British national Surinder Kumar Khosla, who is believed to have fled to the United Kingdom.