A devastating fire at a North Goa nightclub, claiming 25 lives, has exposed years of regulatory failures and illegal construction within the state's booming tourism industry. The rapid proliferation of over 200 nightclubs, many operating without proper licenses and safety measures, has transformed Goa's once organic nightlife into a high-risk environment.
Blocked exits, bamboo roofs, foam walls: How unchecked growth turned Goa’s clubs into a tinderbox
Written on 12/17/2025