New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- The Ministry of External Affairs is examining a request to revoke the passports of Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, the two Delhi-based brothers and entrepreneurs who fled to Phuket, Thailand, after a massive fire at their Goa nightclub 'Birch by Romeo Lane' on December 6 killed 25 people.
According to sources, the MEA has received a communication from the Government of Goa with regard to Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra.
"It is examining the request to revoke the passports under the Passports Act of India, as per extant rules," the sources added.
The fire occurred during a party at their Arpora, Goa, nightclub, killing 25 people, mostly staff. Investigations highlighted multiple irregularities, including a lack of...