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India can seek Goa club owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra’s return under the 2013 extradition treaty with Thailand following the deadly fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, which claimed 25 lives. The brothers fled the country shortly after the midnight blaze, boarding an early morning IndiGo flight to Phuket, Thailand. Their departure was revealed after a massive manhunt and confirmation from immigration records that they left at 5:30 am on Sunday.

The Luthras, who had expanded the Romeo Lane nightclub chain across cities including Delhi, Goa, and Yamuna Nagar in Haryana, first gained prominence with their successful Delhi venture, Mama’s Buoi, before establishing a wider presence in the nightlife scene.

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Arrests Made So Far In Goa Club Fire Case 

While the Luthra brothers remain abroad, Goa police have arrested several key operational staff in connection with the club fire. Bharat Kohli, a management member, was taken into custody from Delhi after a transit remand, along with co-owner Ajay Gupta. Additionally, the club’s Chief General Manager Rajiv Modak, General Manager Vivek Singh, Bar Manager Rajiv Singhania, and Gate Manager Riyanshu Thakur have also been arrested.

What Treaty Says In Luthra Brothers Extradition Case 

1. The treaty, effective from 2015, provides a legal framework for extraditing fugitive offenders involved in terrorism, transnational crimes, economic offences, and other serious crimes.

2. It allows extradition of any person wanted for trial or for enforcing a sentence by one Contracting State who is found in the territory of the other Contracting State.

3. Extraditable offences must be punishable under the laws of both Contracting States by imprisonment or other deprivation of liberty for at least one year, or by a more severe penalty.

4. In India, the Ministry of External Affairs acts as the central authority for extradition, while in Thailand, it is the Attorney General; any changes in central authority must be communicated through diplomatic channels.

5. Requests for extradition must be made in writing to the central authority of the Requested State through diplomatic channels and include details such as a description of the person, facts of the offence, relevant laws and penalties, and limitations under the Requesting State’s laws.

6. If the Requested State finds the information insufficient, it may request additional details within a specified time, and all submitted documents must be translated into the official language of the Requested State.

7. In urgent cases, a provisional arrest may be requested in writing; the Requesting State is notified of results without delay, and if extradition is granted, the person shall be surrendered from a mutually agreed point of departure.

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Blue Corner Notice Issued And Demolished Order For Main Branch Of Club 

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday ordered the demolition of the illegal ‘Romeo Lane’ beach shack in Vagator, owned by Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra. Meanwhile, Interpol has issued a Blue Corner notice against the brothers to aid in their international apprehension.

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