The deportation process of Luthra Brothers, the owner of the Goa nightclub that was rocked by a deadly fire on December 6, killing 25 people, is ‘almost complete’
The deportation process of Luthra Brothers, the owner of the Goa nightclub that was rocked by a deadly fire on December 6, killing 25 people, is “almost complete”. Top government sources told CNN-News18 that the brothers are most likely to be brought to India from Thailand in the next 24-48 hours.
Hours after the tragic incident, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, fled to Thailand. The Embassy of India in Bangkok then started the coordination process with the Thai authorities to hunt down the two brothers.
The source told CNN-News18 that legal hurdles in the deportation process have cleared. “The deportation of the Luthra brothers from Thailand is almost complete. All legal and procedural hurdles have been cleared,” the source said.
The bid to hunt the Luthra brothers
During the investigation, the Thai authorities extended their complete cooperation and acted swiftly by cancelling the visas of the duo and detaining them. “The officials are coordinating closely with Indian agencies to ensure smooth transfer,” sources told News18.
Meanwhile, a multi-agency Indian team, including investigative and immigration linked authorities, is actively monitoring every stage of the deportation. “They don’t want to avoid delays or legal complications,” they said.
The Goa police investigation revealed that the brothers had booked flight tickets to Thailand just as emergency teams were struggling to contain the fire and rescue those trapped inside. Officials noted that the flight booking was made through a travel portal at 1:17 am on December 7, while both the Goa Police and Fire Services were actively engaged in firefighting operations.
In light of the situation, an Interpol Blue Notice was issued. It is a tool that legally authorises local police and immigration to locate, monitor, and present the individuals before a competent court. The Indian authorities eventually revoked their passports under Section 10A of the Passports Act. As a result of this, the Luthra brothers got stuck in Thailand. It is also important to note that Thailand’s Immigration Act B.E. 2522 mandates detention of foreigners without valid documents.
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