In a shocking development following the devastating fire at a Goa nightclub that killed 25 people on Saturday night, the venue’s owners Delhi-based businessmen Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra fled to Thailand just hours after the incident, police said on Monday. The tragedy occurred at “Birch by Romeo Lane,” a popular nightclub, where most of the victims were staff members along with a visiting family from Delhi.
Authorities confirmed that the brothers left India early Sunday morning, triggering a manhunt and prompting the initiation of a lookout notice. Senior police officials said that multiple teams have been formed to gather evidence, trace the owners, and examine possible violations of safety norms at the club. Initial investigations suggest that the blaze may have been caused by an electrical short circuit, though forensic reports are awaited.
The bodies of several victims were brought to Delhi’s Nigam Bodh Ghat on Monday for cremation, where heart-wrenching scenes unfolded as families mourned their loved ones. The fire, which spread rapidly due to inflammable interior materials, left little time for staff or patrons to escape. Rescue teams battled intense flames and thick smoke before recovering the remains.
Meanwhile, in a separate lifestyle feature that gained attention the same day, 39-year-old fitness coach Zarina Manaenkova shared her diet tips on Instagram, claiming her healthy eating habits helped her maintain a biological age of 25. She emphasised fatty red fish, colourful vegetables, nuts, and probiotics as essential for youthful well-being a post that has since gone viral.
While her advice sparked interest among fitness enthusiasts, the grim realities of the Goa tragedy continued to dominate headlines, raising urgent questions about nightclub safety and accountability. As the investigation deepens, families of the victims have demanded strict action against those responsible. Authorities say efforts are underway to bring the absconding owners back to India to face charges.
