Goa nightclub fire: 25 lives lost, owners missing

India Dec 07, 2025

A tragic fire at a nightclub in Goa has left 25 people dead, most due to suffocation.
The flames spread fast through the club's wooden interiors, and with only two exit gates, many couldn't escape in time.
Officials say there were no explosions—just unsafe design and not enough emergency exits.

What's happening now?

Police have arrested four people so far, including the gate manager. The club's owners, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, are on the run and being searched for in Delhi.
Authorities are investigating safety violations and the process by which the club was granted its license.
Meanwhile, the Goa government is helping victims' families—like flying three bodies home to Jharkhand for last rites—to support them during this tough time.