Goa Nightclub Tragedy: 25 people died in fire in Goa’s nightclub. Meanwhile, a big revelation has been made regarding the visa of the performing Kazakh dancer Christina. FRRO told that Christina’s business visa had not been approved yet.
Goa Nightclub Fire: A horrific fire accident in Goa’s ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub took the lives of 25 people. Kazakhstani dancer Christina was performing in the club during this accident. Police said on Tuesday that Christina had not yet been approved for visa to perform professionally in India. In the video that went viral on social media, it can be seen that fire was spreading from the roof of the club and electric firecrackers were bursting. In the video, Christina was belly dancing and her band members were seen running out in panic.
Christina’s visa status
A senior police officer at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) told PTI that Christina had applied for a business visa, but it was not yet approved. The official said that no foreign professional dancer can perform in India without a visa. SP (FRRO) Arshi Adil also told PTI that investigation is still going on whether he had a visa or not.
Who is Christina?
Christina’s name on Instagram is Christina Sheikh. She is a professional dancer and has 272,000 followers. Videos posted on her profile show her performing in nightclubs.
How did the fire break out in Goa nightclub?
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told the media that electric firecrackers were the primary cause of the accident. 25 people were killed in this accident, which included 20 staff members and 5 tourists. According to eyewitness reports, people found it difficult to escape due to the narrow path of the nightclub and its location behind the Arpora river.
Blue notice to Goa nightclub owner Luthra Brothers
Gaurav Luthra, owner of Goa nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane, fled to Thailand soon after the fire. Both brothers Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra are wanted. Interpol has also issued a Blue Corner Notice to find him and bring him back to India.