Goa nightclub owners fled to Thailand hours after deadly fire, police say
created: Dec. 9, 2025, 5:14 a.m. | updated: Dec. 10, 2025, 9:15 a.m.
Goa nightclub owners fled to Thailand hours after deadly fire, police say1 day ago Share Save Share SaveReuters The nightclub is located in a busy tourist areaThe owners of a nightclub in Goa, India, where a devastating fire killed 25 people on Sunday, fled the country hours after the tragedy, police have said.
Indian authorities confirmed the two brothers, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, boarded a flight to Phuket in Thailand shortly after the incident.
"It shows their intent to avoid police investigation," Goa police said in a statement.
Saurabh Luthra, whose social media identifies him as the chairman of the company which operates the club, posted a statement on social media expressing "profound grief", but did not reference his whereabouts.
At least four people were arrested in the immediate aftermath of the fire, including the venue's manager.
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