Who is Responsible for Arpora Fire Tragedy ? | Goa | Politics | Government |

In the early hours of December 7, 2025, a devastating fire ripped through the popular Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, claiming the lives of at least 25 people—including 4 tourists and 14 staff members. What started as a suspected gas cylinder explosion in the kitchen around midnight quickly turned into a nightmare, with victims trapped by smoke and suffocation in the narrow, overcrowded venue. Six others were injured, and over 50 people received medical attention amid the chaos.
This heartbreaking incident has exposed glaring violations of fire safety norms, building regulations, and operational protocols at the club, which opened just last year despite prior demolition notices from local authorities that were controversially stayed. Goa’s Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has vowed a full investigation and “stringent action” against those responsible, calling the operation “illegal.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have all expressed condolences, with ₹2 lakh aid announced for victims’ families.
But was this preventable? Dive deep into the details: the club’s history of regulatory red flags, the administration’s alleged oversight failures, eyewitness accounts, and expert analysis on how systemic lapses in Goa’s tourism hotspot turned a party venue into a deathtrap. From suffocation in the basement to evacuation bottlenecks, we uncover the truth behind the tragedy and demand accountability.

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