News18 Evening Digest: Luthra Brothers Not Cooperating In Goa Nightclub Fire Probe & Other Top Stories

Last Updated:December 18, 2025, 18:45 IST

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Saurav and Gaurav Luthra, own the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa where a fire claimed 25 lives.

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings latest updates on Goa fire club probe as sources claim Saurav and Gaurav Luthra, who own the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa where a fire claimed 25 lives, are reportedly not cooperating with authorities in the ongoing investigation, and other top stories.

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Saurav and Gaurav Luthra, who own the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa where a fire claimed 25 lives, are reportedly not cooperating with authorities in the ongoing investigation, top sources told CNN-News18. Read more

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