Goa Nightclub Owner Booked for Alleged License Scandal Amid Ongoing Fire Probe
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The Goa police have booked Ajay Gupta, co-owner of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, for allegedly submitting forged documents to obtain a trade license. The move is part of the ongoing investigation into the fire that killed 25 people, including 20 staff members, at the nightclub in Arpora. According to police officials, Gupta is accused of submitting a fake health department certificate to secure the license. A case has been registered at the Mapusa police station in North Goa district. Authorities are reviewing all documents submitted during the licensing process as part of the investigation. The fire at the nightclub on December 23 resulted in the loss of 25 lives and has sparked a probe into the cause of the incident. Goa police chief Alok Kumar described the incident as an 'unfortunate occurrence' and promised swift action against those responsible. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and vowed to take swift action against those found responsible for the tragedy. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited.
