Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Goa nightclub where a fire killed 25 people, have been deported from Thailand following a delay in passport revocation. They are now en route to India, where authorities plan to detain them for investigation.
Following their detention in Phuket, Thailand, five days after the deadly fire at their 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa on [earlier date implied], Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra faced delays in repatriation due to slow passport revocation processes, as previously reported.
Thai authorities, in cooperation with Indian law enforcement, have now deported the brothers. They boarded a flight to India on December 16, 2025, and are expected to be detained upon arrival for questioning on the fire's causes and their involvement.
The blaze resulted in 25 deaths, prompting the owners' flight from India. This development marks a key step in cross-border efforts to bring the accused to justice. Further details on other suspects or the fire's origins remain undisclosed.
