Goa night club fire: Police investigation had revealed that the brothers booked flight tickets to Thailand even as emergency teams were battling the blaze.
The two brothers linked to the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people are believed to have been detained in Thailand, people familiar with the matter said, adding that the process to deport them to India to face trial has been initiated.
The external affairs ministry (MEA) is examining a request from the Goa government to revoke the passports of Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa. The brothers left India shortly after the December 6 blaze in Arpora, for which an Interpol Blue Corner notice has already been issued at the behest of the CBI.
Goa Police investigation revealed that the brothers booked flight tickets to Thailand even as emergency teams were battling the blaze.
According to officials, Gaurav and Saurabh booked their tickets on MakeMyTrip at 1:17 am on December 7, a time when firefighters and police were struggling to douse the flames and rescue those trapped inside the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora. “Even as the Goa Police and Goa Fire Services were battling to douse the fire and rescue the people trapped inside, the Luthra brothers were preparing to flee the country,” an official said.
Earlier on Wednesday, a New Delhi court declined to grant interim protection from arrest to the brothers. Their lawyers argued that the Luthras had not fled the country but were on a business trip, and maintained that they were licensees – not owners – of the nightclub. They further contended that day-to-day operations were managed by the club’s staff, absolving the brothers of direct responsibility.
Meanwhile, Goa Police have arrested five managers and staff members in connection with the fire, which broke out around midnight and quickly engulfed the venue, located about 25 km from Panaji. Authorities in India are now coordinating with their counterparts in Thailand as the deportation process moves forward.
Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant said the inquiry report into the tragedy will be ready within eight days, as the state begins disbursing compensation to victims’ families and tightens safety audits across entertainment venues.
Shah Rukh Khan says he sleeps 5-6 hours now instead of 4 due to his workouts; doctor calls sleep ‘crucial for recovery’
Shah Rukh Khan’s new routine 😴 serves as a reminder for fitness buffs: to build muscle 💪 and stamina, you must first give your body the rest it deserves.
Shah Rukh Khan, renowned not just for his acting but also for his intense physical transformations, has revealed a crucial change in his routine: he’s trading in his famously short sleep hours for more rest to aid his rigorous workouts. The actor shared that he now aims for 5-6 hours of sleep, an increase from his usual four hours, specifically to ensure proper muscle recovery.
Why Shah Rukh sleeps 5-6 hours
The revelation came during a recent appearance at a Dubai event for Shahrukhz By Danube, as shared in a December 9 YouTube video by Danube Properties. “I sleep 5-6 hours. Four hours, if I am working,” Shah Rukh said, adding, “But now, I try to sleep five hours when I am working out and all, to make sure my muscles build up.”
Shah Rukh Khan admitted that his relentless drive sometimes pushes him past his body’s limits. “I also try to work hard, but kabhi-kabhi jism thak jata hai, lekin dil nahi thakta (Sometimes the body gets tired, but the heart never does). So my problem is that. Sometimes I am very tired, so I go back on the sets and work, because the heart doesn’t get tired, even if the body does. And I guess that just keeps me going on and on,” he explained.
Sleep: the unsung hero of fitness
Shah Rukh’s shift to prioritising sleep aligns with expert medical advice on fitness and recovery. For fitness enthusiasts who do all the ‘right’ things, such as stretching and proper nutrition, sleep deprivation can often be the hidden culprit behind performance plateaus. Dr Venkatesh Movva, a specialist in regenerative medicine at RegenOrthoSport, Hyderabad, previously spoke about the critical nature of rest in an April 25 interview with HT Lifestyle.
“Recovering from a workout is just as important as training itself. Without proper recovery, muscles stay fatigued, increasing the risk of injury and limiting performance gains,” Dr Movva said. He explained that micro-tears in muscles, while a natural part of growth, require ‘proper recovery to rebuild stronger’ and without adequate rest, this can lead to excessive inflammation, stiffness, and even chronic injuries.
‘7–9 hours of quality sleep crucial for recovery’
While post-workout nutrition was key for replenishing energy, Dr Movva highlighted that the most effective repair mechanism happens while you are sleeping: “The most effective muscle repair happens during deep sleep. Growth hormone, essential for tissue regeneration, is released at night, making 7–9 hours of quality sleep crucial for recovery.”
The actor’s decision to add an extra hour or two of sleep underscores a growing awareness that rest is not a luxury but a non-negotiable component of a sustainable and effective fitness regimen. For those looking to meet their fitness goals, Shah Rukh’s updated routine serves as a reminder: to build muscle and stamina, you must first give your body the rest it deserves.
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
