Overview
- Thai authorities are processing the deportation of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra after detaining them in Phuket and moving them to a Bangkok facility, with the Indian Embassy coordinating under established legal mechanisms.
- Officials say 25 people were killed at Birch by Romeo Lane, including 20 staff members and five tourists, with dozens injured.
- Preliminary findings point to pyroguns used during a belly-dance act and serious safety lapses such as limited exits and a thatched roof that let the fire spread within minutes.
- Goa Police report six arrests, three officials suspended, the custody of accused Bharat Kohli extended by six days, more than 50 statements recorded, and court notices issued on anticipatory bail pleas by local panchayat officials.
- A survivor from Delhi alleges chaotic evacuation, staff prioritizing a performer and equipment, and a 30–40 minute fire brigade delay, while publicly rejecting compensation offers from the state and Centre.