After Goa Birch Nightclub Tragedy, Massive Fire Breaks Out At Bhubaneswar Nightclub

Bhubaneswar: Days after the Goa Birch Nightclub tragedy which claimed the lives of 25 individuals, a massive fire broke out at another nightclub at Bhubaneswar on Friday. The incident took place at the club in the Satya Vihar area of the city. 

Firefighters have rushed to the spot to douse the flames and a thick layer of smoke was seen rising from the establishment. Firefighters are working tirelessly to bring the situation under control and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings in the densely populated area. 

According to reports, the exact cause of the fire has not yet been ascertained. Officials are investigating among some probable causes including an electrical short circuit or a kitchen malfunction. 

No casualties have been reported in the incident so far.

What's Going On In The Goa Nightclub Fire Case

Meanwhile, in the Goa nightclub fire case, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane restaurant-cum-club have been transferred from Phuket to Bangkok on Friday. Indian authorities are closely coordinating with Thai officials as the deportation process enters its final stages.

The Delhi's Rohini District court on Thursday rejected the transit anticipatory bail pleas of Gaurav and Saurav Luthra, the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane restaurant-cum-club on Thursday. The massive fire broke out in the intervening night of December 6 and 7.

The Luthra brothers fled to Thailand hours after the incident, while fire fighters were still battling the blaze. The Luthras were detained in Phuket, Thailand, on Thursday, and the process for their deportation to India has been initiated. An FIR has also been lodged at the Anjuna Police Station in Goa after the incident.

Several reports have surfaced which indicated that the Luthra brother were running 42 shell companies under the guise of their restaurant empire. Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra were allegedly directors in all the companies, which were all registered at a single address in north-west Delhi. Notably, all these companies had opened in the last two years.

Goa Bans Firecrackers At Clubs

The Goa government on Thursday banned firecrackers, electronic fire at all restaurants, nightclubs and pubs across the state. The order stated that the use of traditional firecrackers, electronic fireworks, and fire-based performances or fire games is now prohibited in hotels, pubs, nightclubs, and restaurants throughout the state. The order also extends to banquet halls, private functions venues and indoor establishments.

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