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Goa Court Extends Custody of Nightclub Owners in Arpora Fire That Killed 25

India's chief justice called the disaster a national tragedy, urging accountability.

Overview

  • A Goa court extended police custody of owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra until December 29 after their deportation from Thailand on December 17.
  • The brothers did not oppose the extension and have said they will cooperate with investigators, according to their counsel.
  • Anjuna police have registered a case that includes culpable homicide not amounting to murder and other offences tied to safety lapses.
  • Authorities have begun the process to seek an Interpol Blue Corner notice for British national Surinder Kumar Khosla, who is believed to be in the United Kingdom.
  • Police say eight people have been arrested so far as the probe continues into the Birch by Romeo Lane blaze in North Goa’s Arpora.