Overview
- Thai police detained Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra in Phuket and Indian agencies have begun deportation procedures, with images showing the duo in custody.
- A Delhi court declined interim protection in their transit anticipatory bail plea, with further hearing scheduled as investigators oppose relief.
- Goa Police say the brothers booked Phuket tickets at 1:17 am on December 7 while the blaze was being fought and flew out on an early IndiGo flight.
- Co-owner Ajay Gupta was detained in Delhi and granted a 36-hour transit remand to be taken to Goa, while five managers and staff have been arrested.
- A preliminary probe points to electric firecrackers igniting flammable decor and major safety lapses; authorities have tightened rules including a ban on pyrotechnics and expect an inquiry report within days.