Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, owners of nightclub ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ in North Goa’s Arpora, have moved Delhi's Rohini court seeking anticipatory bail in the case registered in connection with the fire tragedy at the nightclub which killed 25 persons.

The cases are listed for hearing before Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Vandana.

The two owners, who are residents of Delhi, had reportedly fled to Thailand after the tragedy to evade arrest.

The fire incident took place late on the night of December 6.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the blaze began in the basement of the club around midnight. The fire allegedly spread from the basement to the first floor, which has a bar and restaurant.

A separate public interest litigation petition (PIL) has been filed before the Bombay High Court at Goa by social activist Aishwarya Salgaonkar seeking a court-monitored into the incident.

That plea has sought a judicial commission headed by a retired High Court judge should inquire into crowd‑management failures and administrative negligence.