00:00Aumese Fire at the nightclub located in Opera Goa claimed 23 lives in an instant.
00:17Chaos erupted after a powerful explosion and the subsequent blaze.
00:21The fire brigade team arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire.
00:25After putting out the blaze, the fire brigade and police teams entered the nightclub.
00:30The sight inside made their souls tremble.
00:33Inside the nightclub, there was a pile of dead bodies.
00:36Most of the bodies were found near the kitchen area.
00:40The deceased included 3 women and 20 men.
00:44We must inform you that among those who died were not only tourists,
00:47but also local employees working in restaurants and clubs.
00:50According to the information received at approximately 12.04 am,
00:54the police control room was alerted about the outbreak of a fire.
00:57Upon receiving the alert, police, fire department and ambulance teams immediately arrived at the scene.
01:03Attempts to bring the fire under control commenced immediately,
01:06but the spectacle inside was utterly terrifying.
01:09According to fire brigade personnel, when they entered,
01:13they were shocked to see smoke everywhere and bodies scattered on the surfaces.
01:18A local resident stated that first a loud explosion was heard, after which ambulances and police started moving.
01:25When people arrived at the scene, the fire had spread significantly and rescue operations were ongoing.
01:32DGP MLR, Michael Lobu, expressing deep sorrow over the incident, said that Goa has always been considered a safe tourist destination.
01:40But such incidents are extremely concerning.
01:42He said that all clubs and restaurants in the state must undergo a mandatory security audit to prevent any such tragedy in the future.
01:51Goa DGP Alok Kumar stated that rescue teams were immediately dispatched as soon as the fire was reported.
01:58All 23 bodies have been recovered.
02:00The cause of the fire is not yet clear at this moment, but the police are conducting a detailed investigation.
02:06Expressing deep sorrow over the incident, Goa Chief Minister Pramodh Savant extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who died.
02:14He said that this is one of the most significant events in the state's tourism history.
02:19The chief minister ordered an investigation assuring that strict action would be taken against the culprits.
02:26Local administration has initiated the identification process for the deceased,
02:30while aid centres are being established for the injured and other affected individuals.
02:36Following the incident, serious questions have been raised regarding security and inspection systems in the Arpura region,
02:43questioning how safe your tourism truly is.
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