The Migration Story 187d ago

A devastating fire swept through a packed nightclub in Arpora, killing 25 people — mostly young migrant workers in their 20s and 30s. They were cooks, cleaners, and trainees who had left villages in Assam, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Nepal to find a better future in Goa’s booming hospitality industry. Among them was 32‑year‑old Rahul Tanti from Assam, a tea‑tribe worker who came to Goa weeks after his son was born, and three young men from Jharkhand — Mohit, Pradeep, and Binod — trapped in the basement when the blaze spread. Their stories reveal what happens when India’s invisible workforce powers its tourism dreams — and pays the highest price when tragedy strikes. This report traces their journey from distant villages to the glittering coastline and the ordeal their families faced bringing them home — across states, paperwork, and grief. Video by: @sajid_ali_mir #goafiretragedy #goafire #birchbyromeolane