India, Dec. 10 -- Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane restaurant in Goa, where 25 people died in a horrific fire on Saturday, have filed a petition for anticipatory bail in Delhi's Rohini Court to avoid arrest.

A hearing on the petition is scheduled for today.

The brothers, who own several clubs and restaurants, had fled to Thailand's Phuket hours after the fire incident in North Goa's Arpora in an Indigo flight, the Goa police said.

The investigation continues to focus on the tragic fire at 'Birch by Romeo Lane'. Addressing allegations of police negligence, Goa DIG Varsha Sharma said, "We have coordinated with the CBI and Interpol. A Blue Corner Notice has also been issued."

Goa Police on Wednesday brought...