Luthra brothers deported from Thailand to face Goa police investigation.
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the primary suspects in the blaze that claimed 25 lives, have been sent back to India by Thai authorities to face the law.
Following the horrific incident earlier this month, the Luthra brothers managed to escape to Phuket. However, their attempt to evade justice was cut short when officials in Thailand detained them for visa violations after the Indian government revoked their passports. This administrative move paved the way for their immediate deportation.
Landing in the Net of the Law
Officials confirm that the accused are traveling aboard an Indigo airlines flight scheduled to touch down at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi around 1:45 PM today. Waiting for them at the terminal is a joint task force comprising personnel from both the Delhi and Goa Police.
Once formally taken into custody, investigators are expected to seek a transit remand. This legal procedure will allow the police to transport the brothers back to Goa for intensive interrogation. Current reports suggest they will be presented before the Mapusa Magistrate Court on December 17.
Strict Legal Action Awaits
The charges against the Luthra brothers stem from a catastrophic inferno at their establishment in North Goa. Detectives are currently scrutinizing the venue’s adherence to safety protocols, specifically focusing on flagrant breaches of fire regulations and licensing agreements.
To ensure a watertight case, the Goa state administration has assembled a specialized legal unit involving the Law and Prosecution Departments. The police have registered the case under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). If convicted under this serious section, the accused could face up to ten years of imprisonment.
Judiciary Demands Accountability
The judiciary has also taken a stern view of the incident. The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court has converted a civil claim regarding the property into a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). Emphasizing that accountability is non-negotiable in such mass-casualty events, the High Court has demanded answers regarding how the club continued to operate.
The court has noted alarming details, including the fact that the commercial venue was running despite existing demolition orders and previous complaints lodged with the local panchayat. As the investigation deepens, the focus now shifts to the interrogation of the Luthra brothers to uncover the full extent of the negligence that led to this tragedy.
