Goa Nightclub Tragedy: Owners Flee to Phuket

After the victimization of 25 individuals due to the nightclub’s fire on December 6, both nightclub proprietors (Saurabh Luthra/Gaurav) are alleged to have vacated to Thailand. Roy L. Goel noted that on the morning of the 6th just hours after the fire incident, the suspects travelled on to their Indigo airline (flight # 6E1073) from the airport of Goa departing for Phuket. Goel also suspects that the duo could be evading their apprehension by leaving the country.

The tragedy has become one of the most prominent cases seen to date within India. Especially on social media and in the trending news today due to an increased level of public concern. It is about the measures being taken for the safety of individuals. Also, it is about the accountability of the clubs and the people associated with them.

Two Suspects Left India A Short While After the Deadly Fire Occurred

Police indicate that the fire broke out just after midnight on Saturday evening, December 6, about 25 km from Panaji. The blaze claimed the lives of 20 employees and five tourists. It included four tourists from New Delhi.

On December 6, after the lodging of the first information report (FIR), Goa Police immediately released a Look Out Circular against the owners. However, soon after, immigration officials discovered that the two suspects had boarded Indigo flight 6E 1073 to Phuket at approximately 5:30 a.m. on December 6.

Requesting Support from Interpol

In an announcement, the officer in charge said, “We are working with the Interpol Branch of the CBI to apprehend these two fugitives abroad.” The officer added, “Our teams are working diligently to locate and apprehend Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra.”

The Goa Police Department dispatched a team of investigators to Delhi in search of the two men’s homes. However, the investigators were unable to find either follower of the manhunt. In addition, signs have been posted at their respective residences. This indicated they are not complying and do not wish to be located.

Workers Representing the Largest Losses

According to authorities, nearly all of the deceased were employed by the nightclubs where they were killed. In addition, the remaining five deceased vacationers were enjoying a leisure trip to Goa. Currently, there are five injured victims receiving treatment at the Goa Medical College and Hospital.

On June 15, 2015, authorities stated, “We have completed autopsies on all 25 deceased and have returned their remains to their family members.”

Police in Goa Make Arrest on Part of Club Employee

In this connected story, Bharat Kohli is under transit from the local police force to the Goa Police. This is as police investigate his role as a nightclub employee. It includes safety protocols and some day-to-day responsibilities.

Demand for Safety Measures

The response regionally, nationwide, and globally has led to extensive conversations regarding fire safety and the quality of inspections at nightclubs located in tourist markets. As interest in the incident continues online with increasing responses from families involved with emotional responses associated with the incident, authorities will conduct an investigation and prevent future events like this from occurring.