Published on : 09 Dec 2025, 8:56 am 3 min read

A public interest litigation petition (PIL) has been filed before the Bombay High Court at Goa seeking a court-monitored into the Arpora nightclub fire that killed at least 25 people [Aishwarya Arjun Salgaonkar v. State of Goa & Ors.].

The fire incident took place late on the night of December 6 when a fire broke out at the nightclub ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ in North Goa’s Arpora.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the blaze began in the basement of the club around midnight. The fire allegedly spread from the basement to the first floor, which has a bar and restaurant.

The petition filed by social activist Aishwarya Salgaonkar has claimed that at least 25 persons, mostly workers, died, with the Director General of Goa Police re

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