When will Luthra brothers be brought to Delhi? Know what charges will they face in India
The Luthra Brothers, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa, will be deported from Thailand on Tuesday. Officials from central agencies will take Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra to Patiala Palace Court in Delhi.
Luthra brothers to be deported from Thailand to Delhi (ANI)
Luthra Brothers, owner of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa, where a fire broke out and killed 25 people, will be deported from Thailand on Tuesday, Goa police said. On their arrival, officials from the central agencies will take Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra to the Patiala House Court in Delhi, from where the Goa Police will take them into transit custody.
The Luthra brothers are being deported from Bangkok to face criminal charges for allegedly running the club without proper security clearances. The Dec. 6 fire at their club is suspected to have occurred during a fire demonstration at the facility.
Meanwhile, the Goa government has set up a special legal team to ensure effective prosecution of the case. The police registered a case under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which provides for imprisonment of up to 10 years. Investigating officers are collecting evidence of all the violations allegedly committed by the Luthra brothers with the aim of preparing a strong charge sheet.
Indian authorities submitted all the necessary documents to the Thai side, including the Emergency Certificates (ECs) issued after the brothers’ passports were cancelled. Thai Police had arrested the brothers at a resort in Phuket on Thursday after India moved to suspend their passports and requested Thai authorities to deport them. An Indian law enforcement team is also coordinating the formalities for the brother’s return.
This is possible with the extradition agreement that has been in force between the two countries since 2015. Thai officials emphasized that the necessary process will be followed as the cooperation between the two countries continues. Officials say they are working with their Indian counterparts to ensure the transfer happens quickly and legally.
The Indian Embassy in Bangkok is also actively coordinating with Thai authorities regarding the ongoing case.
The rapid developments mark a breakthrough after previous reports suggested the case was heading for a protracted legal battle in Bangkok due to conflicting claims and human rights issues arising from the cancellation of travel documents.
