Fire-hit Goa nightclub was built illegally on salt pan, operated without licence: Probe report

January 1, 2026

An investigation into the deadly fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, which killed 25 people, revealed that the establishment was illegally constructed on a salt pan and operated without a valid trade license. The report indicated serious lapses and potential collusion among local officials, including document forgery and failure to enforce regulations.

Fire-hit Goa nightclub was built illegally on salt pan, operated without licence: Probe report

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25 people died in the nightclub fire on December 6, 2025.
The nightclub was built illegally on a salt pan.
It operated without a valid trade license.
The inquiry report highlighted document forgery and collusion with officials.
Local panchayat failed to take action against the illegal establishment.

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Fire-hit Goa nightclub was built illegally on salt pan, operated without licence: Probe report

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