Luthra brothers deported from Thailand after nightclub fire killed 25
What's the story
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, have been deported from Thailand to India. The brothers were detained in Phuket after their identities were confirmed by Thai authorities. They had fled to Thailand shortly after a tragic fire at their club on December 6, which claimed the lives of 25 people.
Escape route
Luthra brothers' escape and arrest in Thailand
Reportedly, the Luthra brothers had fled to Thailand from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport soon after the fire incident. They were allegedly attending a wedding in Delhi when the tragedy struck. After learning about the fire, they rushed home to gather documents and fled to Thailand. Their detention came on December 9 when they stepped out of their hotel for a meal.
Twitter Post
The brothers are being brought to Delhi
#WATCH | Bangkok, Thailand | Luthra brothers-Gaurav and Saurabh, the owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, Goa, where 25 people were killed in a fire, are being deported from Thailand today.
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2025
The two brothers are being brought to Delhi, where they will be… pic.twitter.com/acedxyRkxJ
Ongoing probe
Legal proceedings and investigation into nightclub fire
The Goa Police have registered a case of culpable homicide and negligence against the Luthra brothers. They are expected to be arrested upon their arrival at Delhi Airport by Goa Police. The police will then escort them to Goa for further legal proceedings. A special legal team has been formed by the Goa government to investigate this incident, with efforts underway to prepare a strong charge sheet based on alleged violations committed by the Luthra brothers.
Fire investigation
Nightclub fire's cause and safety violations
The fire at Birch by Romeo Lane is suspected to have been caused during a fire show in the premises on December 6. Preliminary investigations revealed that the nightclub violated safety norms, making it a tinderbox. The club lacked an emergency exit, functional fire extinguishers or alarms, and had an access road too narrow for fire engines. Despite several warnings, these security lapses were not fixed by the club management.