Goa Night Club fire: Luthra brothers brought to India from Thailand, action will be taken under many sections of BNS

New Delhi, 16 December. The main accused in Goa’s famous nightclub fire incident, the Luthra brothers – Gaurav and Saurabh – were brought to India from Thailand on Tuesday. Both of them reached Delhi airport by Indigo flight at around 1.45 pm amidst tight security. The Luthra brothers are co-owners of the nightclub where a massive fire broke out on December 6, 2025. 25 people died tragically in the accident.

Preparation to take to Goa

After getting transit remand as soon as they land at Delhi airport, both the brothers will be taken to Goa late in the night. As soon as he reaches Goa, he will be taken directly to Anjuna Police Station, where he will be interrogated on questions related to the fire incident and club management. Police sources say that many new revelations may emerge during the interrogation. The role of other responsible people in this case is also under investigation.

Court appearance possible on Wednesday

According to the police, the accused can be presented in the Mapusa Magistrate Court on December 17. The court will decide on remand and further legal process. During this time, the police can present documents related to the club’s fire safety system and event management. If the court’s permission is granted, police custody remand can also be sought.

The two brothers fled to Phuket a few hours after the accident.

It is noteworthy that just a few hours after the accident that took place around midnight on December 6, both the accused had left from Mumbai for Phuket, Thailand. Goa Police had issued a lookout circular against him. After this Interpol had issued a Blue Corner Notice. The Foreign Ministry had suspended the passports of both. Eventually he was detained in Thailand and brought to India after formalities.

If the allegation is proved, he may be sentenced to jail for many years.

According to media reports, other sections including 105, 125 and 287 of BNS have been imposed in the FIR against Luthra brothers. Police believe that this accident happened due to collective negligence of the owner, manager and organizers. If the allegation is proved, the punishment may be even more severe. If the court finds that the Luthra Brothers’ negligence was fatal, there could be a risk of a long jail term or even life imprisonment. When sections like sections 105 and 287 are applied together, the total punishment can go up to several years. The burden of fine will also be imposed separately. It all will depend on the evidence presented in the court.