Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers offer to compensate victims’ families ₹15 lakh each

Luthra brothers, co-owners of Birch by Romeo Lane, where fire claimed 25 lives last year, told Bombay HC at Goa that they are willing to compensate family of each victim with ₹15 lakh

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Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers offer to compensate victims’ families ₹15 lakh each Luthra brothers, co-owners of Birch by Romeo Lane, where fire claimed 25 lives last year, told Bombay HC at Goa that they are willing to compensate family of each victim with ₹15 lakh Published on: Sep 30, 2026, 19:00:46 IST By Gerard de Souza, Panaji Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link

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