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Goa Nightclub Fire Case: The Goa Police intensified its efforts to nab Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, who are believed to have fled to Phuket, Thailand. On Tuesday, the state police approached the CBI for issuance of an Interpol Blue Notice against owners of the Goa nightclub where a massive blaze claimed 25 lives, after they fled the country.

Officials said the Interpol Blue Notice is issued to collect additional information about a person's identity, location or activities in relation to a criminal investigation. The Red Notice, which calls for the detention of the fugitive, can only be issued after a charge sheet is filed and a Non-Bailable Warrant is issued against the wanted person.

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Here Are Key Developments On The Probe In The Tragedy

- A lookout circular (LOC) has been issued against Saurabh (40) and Gaurav Luthra (44) by the Bureau of Immigration at the request of the Goa police.

- The owners of the nightclub have fled to Phuket in Thailand after the massive inferno killed at least 25 people.

- A magisterial inquiry has been launched into the fire incident. The Magisterial inquiry was initiated, and the Committee visited the site and called for all relevant documents.

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- The inquiry committee, comprising the District Magistrate, SP (South), Deputy Director (Fire and Emergency Services) and Director (Forensics), visited the incident site as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident.

- The authorities summoned all relevant documents and are investigating lapses that allowed the club to operate despite expired licenses. The premise continued to run after the expiry of the Trade License since March 2024.

- The probe found that a Sarpanch had signed NOCs for electricity and water connections, House repairs, and a Trade License, amongst other permissions. Under Section 72-A of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, the local body is empowered to seal such premises, but it did not take action.

- Police have noted that travelling to Phuket shows their "intent to avoid investigation."

(With agencies inputs)

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