Overview
- The magisterial inquiry says the club stood in the middle of a salt pan, violating the Goa Land Revenue Code and Coastal Regulation Zone rules.
- The establishment operated after March 31, 2024 without a valid trade licence, and the Arpora-Nagoa panchayat failed to seal the premises despite statutory powers under Section 72-A.
- A police report cited by the inquiry says fireworks were used without proper care and without adequate fire safety equipment, and the club lacked emergency exits on both floors.
- Administrative actions include disqualification of the Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch for five years, dismissal of the then panchayat secretary, suspensions of Goa State Pollution Control Board officials, and show-cause notices to multiple departments, with a CZMP alteration inquiry ordered.
- Criminal steps continue with eight arrests, including co-owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra who were deported from Thailand, BNS charges covering culpable homicide, negligence with fire, forgery and conspiracy, and the Luthra brothers placed in judicial custody until January 9, 2026.