A fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills 25
Summary
A fire at a popular nightclub in Goa's Arpora village killed 25 people, mostly kitchen workers and some tourists. The blaze was caused by a gas cylinder explosion, raising concerns over fire safety violations at the club.
Key Points
- A fire broke out at a nightclub in Arpora village, North Goa, killing 25 people including kitchen staff and tourists.
- The fire was caused by a gas cylinder explosion and the club had violated fire safety regulations.
- Goa's government ordered an inquiry and promised action against the club management and officials responsible.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences and assured government assistance, while opposition leader Rahul Gandhi called for a transparent probe.
