Goa Nightclub Owners Flee to Thailand Following Fatal Fire, Police Report
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Indian police say the two owners of a Goa nightclub fled to Thailand hours after a deadly fire at their venue. Authorities confirmed the brothers boarded a flight to Phuket shortly after the incident.
The fire broke out late Saturday at the coastal club. It killed at least five people and injured several others.
Local media report the establishment had recent safety violations. Police have not released the identities of the victims or the suspects.
An investigation into the fire's cause is ongoing. Indian authorities are now coordinating with international agencies to locate and return the brothers.