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Portion of second club owned by Luthra brothers in Goa razed down

An official said there were certain illegalities pertaining to construction of the property in Vagator, which was sealed by revenue authorities earlier.

1 min readPanajiUpdated: Dec 9, 2025 09:14 PM IST

The Goa Police said government officials involved in issuing permits and licences to the nightclub have been called for investigation. (PTI)

Ishaq is suspected to have died of asphyxiation from the fumes or a stampede at the nightclub, as his body was reported to have had no major burns. (Express Photo)

A portion of Romeo Lane Vagator, a beach shack run by Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, was demolished Tuesday, Goa government sources told The Indian Express. Another club run by the Luthra brothers, Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, was the scene of a midnight blaze where 25 people died. The Luthra brothers, police say, left for Thailand hours after the fire.

An official said there were certain illegalities pertaining to construction of the property in Vagator, which was sealed by revenue authorities earlier.

“There was an order of the tourism department regarding demolition of the illegal portion, which was partially enforced. The tourism department requested Collector North Goa for police force and executive magistrate to carry out the demolition,” said an official, adding that the shack will be razed today.

“A portion of the shack, about 198 square metres, which had been encroached on the government beach property, abutting two survery numbers [213/4 213/5], has been demolished. These encroached structures were demolished in July too, but they rebuilt them. The encroachments have been removed today,” said Rodlin Mascrenhas, deputy director, Tourism.

Pavneet Singh Chadha

Pavneet Singh Chadha is the Goa Correspondent of The Indian Express. His reporting focuses intensely on the state of Goa, covering major developments in politics, governance, and significant local events, which establishes his high degree of Expertise and Authority in the region. Expertise Geographic Expertise: As the Goa correspondent, Pavneet provides on-the-ground, comprehensive coverage of Goa's political, social, and cultural landscape, ensuring readers receive timely and localized insights. Key Coverage Focus: His recent work demonstrates deep investigative capabilities and a focus on high-impact stories, including: Investigative Reporting: Extensive coverage of complex events such as major incidents (e.g., the Goa nightclub fire), tracing the legal, political, and safety lapses involved. Government and Law Enforcement: Detailed tracking of police actions, deportations, and legal proceedings related to significant local cases. Policy and Governance: Reporting on the judiciary (e.g., Goa High Court flagging illegal structures) and the actions of government departments. He tweets @pub_neat ... Read More

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