India, Dec. 23 -- The Goa police on Tuesday booked Ajay Gupta, co-owner of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, for allegedly using forged documents to obtain a trade licence for the establishment.

According to police officials, Gupta allegedly submitted a forged health department certificate to secure the licence. A case has been registered in this regard at the Mapusa police station in North Goa district, PTI reported.

A senior police officer said the action forms part of the ongoing investigation into the fire case. Authorities are examining the documents submitted during the licensing process, and further investigation is underway. He is currently in the custody of the Anjuna police station.

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