New Delhi. In the Goa fire case, a Blue Corner Notice has been issued with the help of Interpol against night club owners Gaurav and Saurav Luthra, who have fled to Thailand. 25 people lost their lives in this accident. Goa government is now preparing for bulldozer action on this night club. North Goa DIG Varsha Sharma said that in this regard, a case has been registered against the Luthra brothers and their third fugitive partner at Anjuna Police Station on 07.12.2025 under very stringent sections of the Indian Code of Justice (BNS) 2023. Police have included sections 105, 125, 125(a), 125(b), 287 r/w 3(5) of BNS in FIR number 154/2025. What type of punishment is provided in these sections? Let us tell you about it in detail.
| BNS 2023 section | Related crimes (in brief) | provision of maximum punishment |
|---|---|---|
| Section 105 | Willfully causing harm or mischief by fire or explosive substance. | Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine. |
| section 125 | Negligence or abuse relating to equipment (such as machinery or buildings) that endangers human life or safety. | Imprisonment up to six months or fine up to ₹1,000, or both. |
| Section 125(a) | Doing something negligently that endangers human life. | Imprisonment up to six months or fine up to ₹1,000, or both. |
| Section 125(b) | Negligence in relation to the demolition or repair of any building. | Imprisonment up to six months or fine up to ₹1,000, or both. |
| Section 287 Rev 3(5) | Provisions relating to negligence or conspiracy/criminal attempt; Can be related to the structure and general definition of BNS. | According to the punishment of the main concerned crime – applicable as per the scope of the concerned section. |
Search for Luthra brothers intensifies
The use of these stringent sections by the police shows that this matter is quite serious. Luthra brothers are still out of the reach of the police. Police said that the search operation has been intensified to nab the absconding accused. This case can prove to be an important case under the new law (BNS).
5 people arrested so far
Goa DIG Varsha Sharma and SP North Goa Harishchandra Madkaikar held a joint press conference. DIG Sharma said that till now five people associated with the club management have been arrested. He confirmed that look out notices have been issued against the owners and partners. Warrants have also been issued against the three owners. In the case of Luthra brothers, the DIG said that they have left the country. The police is now trying to bring him back to India. For this the help of CBI and Interpol is being taken. He clarified that at the time of the incident the owner was in Delhi and not in Goa.
Bulldozer action started
Meanwhile, a demolition campaign has started against Romeo Lane Club located in Vagator. Tourism Deputy Director Dheeraj Wagle said that the encroachment on the beach will be demolished. A total area of 198 square meters is to be demolished. Officials said that no action will be taken on private property. DIG said that so far 25 bodies have been taken to the hospital in this incident. Magisterial investigation into the matter is also going on.
arrested accused
1. Rajiv Modak, 49 years, Corporate General Manager – Birch by Romeo Lane, Arpora, Bardez, Goa
2. Priyanshu Thakur, 32 years, Gate Manager – Birch by Romeo Lane, Arpora
3. Rajveer Singhania, 32 years, Bar Manager – Birch by Romeo Lane, Arpora
4. Vivek Singh, 27 years, General Manager – Birch by Romeo Lane, Arpora
All four have been sent on police remand for 6 days and will be produced in the court again on 13.12.2025. Apart from this, Bharat Koli, who was caught from Delhi, has also been brought by Anjuna Police and is being presented in the court.
progress of investigation
• FSL (Forensic Team) has carefully examined the incident site and collected necessary evidence.
• The bodies of 25 deceased were kept in the mortuary of Goa Medical College, Bambolim.
• 20 of these Birch by Romeo Lane staff,
• 4 tourists from Delhi and
• 1 was a tourist from Karnataka.
postmortem report
• Postmortem of 21 bodies has been done (16 staff + 5 tourists).
• All 21 bodies have been handed over to their families.
• Cause of death of 19 people: Swelling in the brain and lungs due to inhalation of suffocating gases.
• Cause of death of 2 people: suffocating gases + burn wounds on the body”
The postmortem of two deceased Nepalis is underway and the families of the other two have been informed.
Officials and Documents
• Statements of former member secretary of Goa State Pollution Control Board and former director of Panchayat Directorate have been recorded.
• Many government officials are also being called for questioning.
Against whom was the arrest warrant issued?
1. Gaurav Luthra, 44 years, Delhi
2. Saurabh Luthra, 40 years, Delhi
3. Ajay Gupta, Gurugram, Haryana
LOC (Look Out Circular) issued
• Gaurav Luthra
• Saurabh Luthra
• Ajay Gupta
• Surinder Kumar Khosla
other actions
• Sarpanch Roshan Redkar of Arpora-Nagoa Panchayat has been interrogated.
• Survey No. All documents related to 150/0 have been confiscated from the Panchayat office.
• Separate teams have been formed to nab the remaining accused.
• Teams have been sent to many government offices to collect documents related to Birch by Romeo Lane.
