Overview
- Thai authorities detained Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra in Phuket, with images showing the brothers in custody as officials begin return procedures.
- India issued an Interpol Blue Corner notice and lookout circulars, and the Ministry of External Affairs has impounded their passports to facilitate deportation.
- Goa Police say the brothers booked Thailand tickets at 1:17 am on December 7 and left on IndiGo flight 6E1073 around 5:30 am while rescue efforts were underway.
- A Delhi court declined interim protection on their transit anticipatory bail plea, as Goa Police arrested multiple staffers and co-owner Ajay Gupta in the case.
- Preliminary findings indicate electric firecrackers ignited flammable decor in a venue lacking basic fire safety; North Goa has since banned pyrotechnics and launched heightened safety enforcement with a magisterial inquiry underway.