The owner of Birch by Romeo Lane, Saurabh Luthra, issued his first statement following the massive fire at his North Goa nightclub that killed 25 people and left many others injured. Luthra has remained missing since then. Police teams are looking out for him.
Management Says It Is “Deeply Shaken” by the Loss of Lives
In its first communication after the tragedy, the management of the nightclub said it was shocked and dismayed by the devastating incident. It said the entire team was struggling to come to terms with the extent of the loss. Official Statement Offers Condolences and Assurances of Support.
The statement of Saurabh Luthra, “The management is deeply pained and shaken beyond words by the tragic loss of lives brought about by the unfortunate accident at Birch. In these hours of irreparable grief and overwhelming distress, the management is in complete solidarity with the families of the deceased as well as those who are injured and offers its deepest condolences most sincerely. The management also reaffirms that it shall extend all possible aid, assistance, support, and cooperation to the bereaved and affected persons during this time of extraordinary agony and adversity.
The message also emphasized that the organization will support the victims’ families and those undergoing treatment with whatever assistance is necessary.
Police Launch Search for Absconding Owner Saurabh Luthra
The police in Goa have intensified the search for Luthra, who has been missing since the incident. A lookout notice has been issued to prevent him from leaving the country.
Reports Indicate Major Expansion Plans Before the Incident According to sources, Luthra had big plans for his hospitality business and aimed to open up to 50 restaurants across India. The investigation is still ongoing as the authorities work to establish responsibility for the fatal blaze.
