Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the victims of Goa’s Birch By Romeo Lane club fire that killed 23 people and assured full state support after speaking to CM Pramod Sawant.
The fire broke out around midnight and rescuers rushed to the scene. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment as authorities worked overnight to bring the situation under control.
Addressing X, he said, “Arpora fire accident, Goa is deeply saddened. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injuries be healed as soon as possible. He spoke about the situation with Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji. The state government is providing all possible assistance to those affected.”
Goa club fire: State to conduct probe
Sawant described the tragedy as “unfortunate” and said strict action would follow.
“This incident is very unfortunate for a tourist state like Goa. People running such things illegally and there was a fire…23 people lost their lives…Government will conduct an inquiry into this incident. The inquiry will look into the exact cause of the fire and those found responsible will face strictest action under the law…” Sawant said.
Among those who died were the club’s kitchen staff, including three women, “three to four tourists”, PTI said, citing Sawant.
Goa DGP Alok Kumar said the police received an alert shortly after midnight. He mentioned that at 12:04 p.m., the police control room was informed about a fire at a restaurant-cum-club in Arpora. Kumar added that the police, fire brigade and ambulances were immediately dispatched to the spot and that the fire is now under control and all the bodies have been recovered.
(This is a developing story. More to come)
