New Delhi, Dec. 7 -- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday held a high-level meeting, announcing strict punitive measures, a magisterial probe, SOPs, and ex gratia for the kin of those who perished in a fire at Birch by Romeo Lane, a night club in North Goa's Aprora, early on Sunday.

"[The] DGP has been directed to take the strict punitive actions against the culprit, including the owner, manager of the club and those who have issued the permissions." the Goa CM said after the meeting.

The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials, including the Chief Secretary, the DGP and IGP, the state's Secretary, Revenue Collector and North SP.

Commenting on steps to be taken going forward, Sawant said, "I have taken the decision...