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Goa nightclub fire: Owners offer ₹15 lakh compensation per victim
The co-owners of Birch by Romeo Lane have announced their willingness to compensate the families of those killed in last year's devastating fire at the Goa nightclub. The Luthra brothers made the offer before the Bombay High Court's Goa bench, where proceedings related to the incident continue.
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The proprietors of the nightclub where a fire claimed 25 lives last year have pledged to provide ₹15 lakh to each victim's family, according to submissions made to the Bombay High Court. The Luthra brothers, who co-own Birch by Romeo Lane, informed the court of their commitment to offer financial relief to those affected by the tragedy.
The fire at the establishment resulted in one of the state's most significant loss-of-life incidents in recent years. The incident has drawn ongoing judicial scrutiny, with the high court monitoring developments and considering various aspects of the case, including compensation and accountability measures.
The compensation offer represents a step toward addressing the financial hardship faced by the bereaved families. The exact terms and implementation process of the settlement are being deliberated within the legal proceedings, with the court overseeing the resolution process to ensure fair and adequate relief for those affected by the tragedy.