Goa Nightclub Owners Deported from Thailand
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Dec 13, 2025 · Last updated Dec 15, 2025
The event has a negative impact on the hospitality and tourism industries in India — Goa due to the tragic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane and the subsequent legal actions. The detention and deportation of Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra highlight regulatory lapses and potential legal risks for businesses operating without proper licenses.
Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in India — Goa, were detained in Thailand after fleeing India following a devastating fire at their club on December 6 that killed 25 people. The brothers had fled to Phuket but were later moved to a detention center in Bangkok. Their Indian passports were suspended by the India — Ministry of External Affairs, making their stay in Thailand illegal. Indian and Thai authorities are coordinating their deportation to India, where they will face legal action. India — Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has vowed strict action against the accused, and investigations have revealed that Birch by Romeo Lane was operating illegally without mandatory permissions and on an expired license for 18 months. Several other individuals, including Bharat Kohli, a business partner, and club managers, have also been arrested in connection with the incident.
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