Goa Fire Report: Panchayat Secretary Raghuvir Bagkar Indicted for Collusion and Lapses

On this news report, a magisterial committee has submitted its findings on the deadly Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire in Goa. The inquiry highlights the alleged negligence of Panchayat Secretary Raghuvir Bagkar, accusing him of allowing the club to operate despite an expired trade license and forged documents. The report, which follows an India Today exposé, notes that Bagkar failed to seal the premises even after demolition notices were issued. Additionally, the update confirms that accused owners Gaurav and Sourav Luthra have been sent to judicial custody until January 9.