Fugitive club owners set to return to India shortly.
The pursuit of the primary accused in the devastating Goa nightclub tragedy is reaching its conclusion. Reports indicate that Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the establishment involved in the fatal December 6 blaze, are poised to be brought back to Indian soil very soon.
Sources within the government have confirmed that the Luthra brothers deportation process is currently in its final stages. The fugitive brothers, who fled to Thailand immediately following the fire that claimed 25 lives, are expected to land in India within the next 24 to 48 hours.
Diplomatic and Legal Maneuvers
The rapid developments are the result of swift coordination between the Indian Embassy in Bangkok and Thai law enforcement. According to officials, the procedural and legal obstacles that usually delay such transfers have been successfully cleared.
The turning point came when Indian authorities invoked Section 10A of the Passports Act to revoke the travel documents held by Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra. This strategic move effectively rendered their status in Thailand illegal. Under Thailand’s Immigration Act B.E. 2522, any foreign national lacking valid documentation is subject to immediate detention and removal. Once their visas were cancelled, Thai officials moved quickly to take the duo into custody, paving the way for a fast-tracked return.
Coordinated Return Operation
To ensure there are no last-minute glitches, a multi-agency team from India, comprising immigration officials and investigators, is closely monitoring the situation. The objective is to secure a smooth physical handover without allowing any legal loopholes to stall the process.
The operation is being conducted strictly according to Interpol-linked protocols. Current reports suggest that local court formalities regarding their detention in Bangkok have been settled. The focus has now shifted to the logistics of transporting the owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' from the Thai capital back to the Indian port of origin to face charges related to the horrific accident in Arpora.
