Two persons, Akhash and Abhijith, were seriously injured in a violent knife attack at the City Palace Bar in Wandoor on Sunday, according to the police.
The inferno started at "Birch By Romeo Lane" in Arpora village and claimed the lives of 25 people, leaving many injured. The Goa CM said that the other club by Romeo Lane has been sealed.
Following the Arpora fire tragedy, Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Sunday visited the Goa Medical College where the bodies of the deceased have been kept and injured are admitted.
In a post on X, the Deputy Chief Minister wrote, "Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the Goa nightclub fire. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and I pray for the swift recovery of those injured."
In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, "Deeply pained by the tragic fire in Arpora, Goa that claimed more than 20 lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured. This is not just an accident, it is a criminal failure of safety and g
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a major fire incident at a club-cum-restaurant in Goa's Arpora, which claimed over two dozen lives and left at least half a dozen injured.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) wrote, "An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF will be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Arpora, Goa. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM."
Authorities have initiated investigations into the tragedy, and efforts are ongoing to provide medical assistance and support to the injured and the families of the victims.
The blaze was reported around midnight, and emergency teams rushed to the spot. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities worked through the night to bring the situation under control.
A day after heavy firing at the Chaman border, calm returned. Several people were injured on both sides. Pakistan and Afghanistan blamed each other for starting the clashes. Talks to ease tensions have stalled after multiple failed negotiation rounds in Doha and Istanbul.
According to Chhatarpur ASP Aditya Patle, the car was travelling from Chhatarpur to Shahgarh, and all seven individuals belonged to the same family. The truck driver has been arrested, and the vehicle has been seized.