The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police (DGP), directing them to file detailed replies and appear before the Commission on January 6, 2026. The action follows a complaint lodged by the Goa unit of the All India Lawyers Union alleging serious human rights violations in connection with the Arpora fire that claimed 25 lives.
The complaint seeks accountability from the authorities and demands compensation from those responsible for the deadly blaze at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora. The GHRC’s notice signals growing institutional scrutiny over the tragedy, which has already triggered criminal investigations, arrests and a broader inquiry into safety lapses across Goa’s nightlife establishments.
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The upcoming hearing is expected to examine the circumstances leading to the fire, the adequacy of emergency response, and whether systemic failures contributed to the scale of the disaster.
