Goa Nightclub Owners Detained in Thailand Following Fatal Fire
Two individuals identified as the owners of the Birch By Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, India, have been apprehended in Thailand. Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra are wanted in connection with a fire at their establishment earlier this week that resulted in 25 fatalities.
India's ambassador to Thailand, Nagesh Singh, confirmed the detention of the brothers in Phuket to the BBC. Mr. Singh stated that the individuals will be returned to India.
The apprehension occurred a day after a court in Delhi denied the Luthra brothers protection from arrest. Additionally, the Goa government had initiated contact with India's external affairs ministry regarding the revocation of their passports.
The Luthra brothers have not released public statements. However, their legal counsel informed the court that they perceive their clients as targets of a "witch hunt."