What is the Blue Corner Notice issued against Luthra brothers?
What's the story
The owners of the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, have reportedly fled to Thailand after a tragic fire incident. The fire, which broke out late Saturday night, claimed 25 lives, which included 20 staff and five tourists. The Luthra brothers departed on an IndiGo flight to Phuket at 5:30am on Sunday, December 3, just hours after the incident.
Extradition request
CBI seeks Interpol's help to trace nightclub owners
The Goa Police have now approached the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to issue a Blue Corner Notice against the Luthra brothers. The notice will help gather more information about their identity, location, or activities concerning this criminal investigation. India and Thailand have had an extradition treaty in place since 2015, which could facilitate their return if apprehended.
Investigation update
Lookout notice issued against Luthra brothers
A senior police officer confirmed that the Bureau of Immigration issued a lookout circular against the Luthra brothers at the Goa Police's request. The officer said, "When the Bureau of Immigration at Mumbai was contacted, it was found that both the accused had taken a flight to Phuket at 5:30am on December 3." This was just hours after the tragic fire incident.
Notice request
CBI likely to request Blue Corner Notice
The CBI is likely to request the issuance of a Blue Corner Notice against the Luthra brothers. This would help in collecting more information about their identity, location, or activities concerning this criminal investigation. The Goa Police have reached out to the Interpol Division of the CBI for assistance in tracing and apprehending the nightclub owners.