Goa Court Grants Bail to Nightclub Owners in Fraud Case

A Goa court has granted bail to Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the fire-affected nightclub 'Burch by Romeo Lane', in a fraud case on Wednesday. This ruling clears the way for their release, and they have already received relief in a separate case related to this tragic incident. The order was issued by Judicial Magistrate First Class Jude Sequira in Mapusa. Defense attorney Parag Rao confirmed that the bail has been approved and stated that both brothers will be released from jail once the formalities are completed. As part of the conditions, the accused are required to report to the local police station for the next few days while officials continue to process the detailed orders.

This case involves serious allegations that the Luthra brothers used forged documents to obtain the necessary permits for operating their nightclub in Arpora. Investigators claim that the submitted documents included a counterfeit No Objection Certificate (NOC) to secure regulatory approvals, including an excise license. Police sources indicate that the alleged fake approvals played a significant role in allowing the establishment to operate despite compliance concerns.

Earlier this month, both brothers were granted bail in connection with a devastating fire that occurred at the nightclub in December 2025, resulting in the loss of 25 lives. This incident shocked the entire region and raised serious questions about safety regulations and their enforcement. Following the fire, the accused reportedly fled to Thailand. They were later deported back to India, where they were immediately taken into custody by the police. Their arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into this tragedy.