The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court has converted a civil suit linked to the deadly Arpora nightclub fire into a PIL, seeking accountability and asking the state government to explain permissions granted to the establishment
Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar, claiming to be the original owner of land where the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub burned, alleges unauthorized conversion of his property from salt pan to settlement zone, amid a 21-year legal battle over ownership in North Goa
Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar, the original landowner of the site where the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub operated, said he had raised repeated complaints for two decades about illegal constructions. The club, built on disputed land, was gutted in a fire that killed 25 people.
The Congress has demanded a full investigation into the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25, including tourists and staff. Rahul Gandhi called it a criminal failure of governance, while leaders urged strict enforcement of fire safety norms and accountability
A massive fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, killed 25 people and injured six. Officials suspect violations of fire safety norms. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ordered a detailed inquiry and action against the management and responsible officials.
President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sorrow over the nightclub fire in North Goa’s Arpora that killed at least 23 people. She conveyed condolences, prayed for the injured, and called the incident a heartbreaking tragedy as authorities investigate safety lapses.
At least 23 people were killed after a fire swept through a packed nightclub in North Goa’s Arpora village. Eyewitnesses said the blaze began on the dance floor, trapping several tourists and staff in the kitchen amid narrow access and alleged safety violations.
