Officials in Thailand are coordinating with their Indian counterparts to expedite the process, ensuring there are no procedural delays
The deportation of the Luthra brothers is now in its final stages, with Thai and Indian authorities working closely to bring them back to India, sources have told CNN-News18.
According to sources, the process has reached its last legal leg, with a local court in Bangkok set to review the remaining documentation and paperwork related to the case. Legal sources say this step is crucial before Thai authorities can formally clear the deportation.
Officials in Thailand are coordinating with their Indian counterparts to expedite the process, ensuring there are no procedural delays. “Thai authorities and Indian agencies are working in close coordination to speed up the matter,” legal sources told CNN-News18, adding that both sides are keen to conclude the process at the earliest.
The brothers’ legal team is also expected to play a key role in the coming days. Sources say the lawyers will present their position before the court and assist authorities to ensure the procedure moves swiftly. The focus, sources indicate, is on completing the formalities rather than prolonging the legal battle.
Once the deportation is cleared and the brothers land in India, they will be produced before a local court in New Delhi, sources said. The court proceedings will be aimed at securing transit remand, which would allow law enforcement agencies to transfer the brothers to Goa for further legal action.
Officials familiar with the developments say this step-by-step approach is standard in such cross-border cases and is being followed to avoid any legal hurdles later.
Why are the Luthra brothers in trouble?
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, are in severe legal difficulty following a deadly fire at their North Goa nightclub, ‘Birch by Romeo Lane,’ on December 6, which tragically resulted in the deaths of 25 people.
As co-owners, they have been charged with serious offences, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder and various counts of negligence. The investigation has revealed that the club was allegedly a fire hazard, operating with an expired license and multiple critical safety breaches, such as a lack of proper fire safety equipment and the presence of highly flammable materials, contributing to the high death toll.
A major complication in their case is the fact that the brothers fled the country to Thailand just hours after the incident occurred, which authorities immediately viewed as an attempt to evade justice.
Adding to their legal woes, a separate, parallel investigation is focusing on the Luthra brothers’ corporate structure. Authorities have flagged a suspicious network involving 42 companies registered under the same Delhi address. This investigation is looking into potential financial misconduct, including concerns related to corporate fraud and money laundering.
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