Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa where a fire claimed 25 lives, are believed held in Thailand. The Indian government has started efforts to bring them back for trial, including canceling their passports. Goa police have also arrested five club managers amid ongoing investigations.
On 19th January, Dhawan left the bar at midnight but declined requests to be driven home by rideshares. All phone calls and text messages that were sent to Dhawan's phone went unattended, and he was reported missing at 1:23 am.