Haryana Home Secy orders safety audits of nightclubs, bars in state after Goa Romeo Lane fire

The Home Secretary asked the Deputy Commissioners to submit a report within seven days.

"Following the tragic Goa nightclub fire that claimed 25 lives, I have directed DCs to ensure immediate fire safety audits of all nightclubs, bars & pubs with dance floors across the state. All establishments to be inspected per NBC 2016 & Haryana Fire & Emergency Services Act 2022. Public safety is paramount. Report deadline: 7 days," Sumita Misra wrote on X.

The massive blaze broke out in the early hours of Sunday at a nightclub in Arpora, triggering a high-casualty incident and killing atleast 25 people, most of the staff of the restaurant. The Goa government formed a committee to investigate the incident.

In a major development in the ongoing investigation into the Goa Romeo Lane fire incident, a 'blue corner notice' has been issued by INTERPOL against the absconding accused, Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, just two days after the incident took place, state police said on Tuesday.

The brothers fled to Thailand after the fire, which claimed 25 lives, and are now being tracked by international authorities.

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Goa Police, Varsha Sharma, told ANI, "It was a very painful accident in which 25 people lost their lives. To identify the bodies, conduct post-mortem, timely handover of the bodies to the relatives and alongside carrying out the investigation...The accused were immediately charged and arrested. We took immediate action against the owners by issuing an LOC against them. We have come to know that the club owners are in Phuket, and we are taking action with the help of CBI and INTERPOL. Our teams are present in Delhi. We are issuing advisories and guidelines to restaurants, conducting foot patrolling in view of the upcoming season. A total of 21 bodies have been handed over; two are remaining." (ANI)