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Goa Nightclub Fire: 25 Dead at Birch by Romeo Lane; Police Register FIR for Culpable Homicide

In a devastating incident reported by India Today, a massive fire at the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in North Goa's Arpora area has claimed 25 lives. The tragedy, described as 'man-made' due to severe safety lapses, occurred when victims, mostly kitchen staff, were trapped in the basement with no escape route. An FIR has been registered for culpable homicide as investigations reveal the club had only one exit. Union Home Minister Amit Shah condoled the loss, stating, 'It's a tragic loss of lives.' The report highlights negligence regarding the illegal basement kitchen and the lack of proper entry and exit points, which led to most deaths being caused by choking and suffocation. Rescue operations managed to save many, but the spotlight remains on the administrative failures that led to this disaster.