NEW DELHI: The Luthra brothers are likely to arrive in India on Tuesday morning after being deported from Bangkok, sources said. They are scheduled to land at the
Delhi Airport, from where they will immediately be taken into custody by a team from the Goa Police.
A senior Goa Police officer confirmed the developments.
Following their arrival and apprehension at the airport, the Goa Police will present both brothers before a Delhi court tomorrow. The primary objective of the court appearance will be to secure a transit remand for the accused, a crucial step that legally authorises the police to move the Luthra brothers out of the jurisdiction of Delhi and transport them to Goa.
Once the transit remand is successfully obtained, the Luthra brothers will be taken to Goa, where further legal proceedings and investigation related to their case are expected to continue.
The legal action against brothers Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the nightclub 'Birch by Romeo Lane' in North Goa's Arpora village, stems from a devastating fire that occurred on the night of December 6, 2025. The blaze, believed to be triggered when electric firecrackers used during an event struck the wooden ceiling, resulted in the tragic deaths of 25 people, including tourists and staff.
The Goa Police have filed serious charges against the brothers, which reportedly include culpable homicide not amounting to murder, endangering public safety, and negligent conduct concerning fire hazards.
Investigations have revealed that the nightclub was allegedly operating illegally for nearly 18 months without mandatory safety permissions and on an expired licence. The Luthra brothers reportedly fled to Phuket, Thailand, just hours after the fire broke out.
They were subsequently detained by Thai authorities after the Indian govt suspended their passports and issued an Interpol Blue Corner Notice for their apprehension. The custody transfer at Delhi Airport is part of the final deportation process to bring them back to India to face the charges.
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Raj Shekhar Jha is a journalist for the Times of India with over ...
Read MoreRaj Shekhar Jha is a journalist for the Times of India with over a decade of experience in reporting on national security, terrorism, crime and prisons.
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