Arsonists destroy Debe nightclub

Reports are that the men were holding containers containing gasoline. Police said the arsonists began pouring gasoline inside the compound of the night club and set it alight. The men police said, ran off leaving workers screaming and scampering to get out of the burning building.

Employees and patrons escaped unhurt. Fire-fighters of the Southern Division Headquarters were able to contain and prevent the fire from spreading to other buildings. Investigators have questioned several persons but the motive behind the arson attack has not yet been determined.

In 2016 the night club shot into the limelight when residents filed documents at the San Fernando Magistrates’ Court to object to the renewal of the club’s bar-licence.

The residents in their evidence stated that they had endured sleepless nights due to the loud music. They also testified to witnessing patrons fighting and also urinating in the yards of villagers.

The objection was made under Section 21 of the Liquor Licence Act. In 2015 a footballer, Anderson Cornwall was also robbed and shot dead while liming at the nightclub.

Cornwall who was 21 years at the time was robbed of a gold chain valued $23,000. Efforts to contact owner of the Boardroom Lounge and Night Club Aaron Ragoonanan for comment yesterday proved futile.