Goa Club Fire: Owners Acknowledged Blocked Exit, Travel Plans to Phuket

A blaze erupted on Tuesday night at a popular nightclub in Goa, resulting in the deaths of at least 35 people and injuring dozens more. The club, located on the outskirts of the state’s capital, was operating under a temporary license. Firefighters struggled to contain the fire due to a blocked emergency exit that was reportedly known to the owners. Police have launched an inquiry into the incident, citing negligence and potential criminal liability. In a separate development, investigators discovered that the owners had booked tickets to Phuket, Thailand, through a travel agency in Kamla Nagar, raising questions about their awareness of the risks at the venue.