Siya Goyal took Ketan Agrawal to Lohagad Fort four days before the murder, but attempt to push him down failed: Family
Following the arrest of Siya Goyal and her alleged lover, Chetan Babulal Chaudhary, for the murder of Pune-based businessman Ketan Agrawal, the victim’s family has
Following the arrest of Siya Goyal and her alleged lover, Chetan Babulal Chaudhary, for the murder of Pune-based businessman Ketan Agrawal, the victim’s family has revealed that there was an attempt on his life four days before he was killed on June 18, at the same location. According to the victim’s father, Vishal Agarwal, on June 14, Siya took Ketan to the Lohagad Fort near Pune and tried to push him down. Claimed ‘snake’ after failed attempt But Ketan managed to save himself by holding onto nearby bushes, and Siya attempted to cover her tracks by claiming there was a snake and that she was trying to protect him. Days later, Siya convinced Ketan to accompany her to Lohagad Fort again to celebrate her birthday. This time around, Siya had a backup, her alleged lover, Chetan, who had reached Lohagad Fort before the couple and followed them to the isolated spot from where the 26-year-old was pushed down to a 400-foot deep gorge. According to the police, the exact sequence of events is still being investigated, but they believe that Chetan struck Ketan with a hard object before he was pushed to his death.
Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What led to the suspicion of foul play in Ketan Agrawal's death at Lohagad Fort? ⌵ Factors included an earlier attempted push from the same location by Siya Goyal, discrepancies in her statements, and Ketan's experience as a trekker, making an accidental fall seem unlikely. 2 Why did Siya Goyal allegedly try to sabotage Ketan Agrawal's Bali trip? ⌵ Siya reportedly hid Ketan’s passport before their scheduled Bali trip, suggesting she was attempting to prevent him from traveling and furthering their relationship. 3 How did the police investigation into Ketan Agrawal's death unfold? ⌵ The investigation began after discrepancies were noticed in Siya's account, leading to a deeper probe into possible motives such as financial disputes and personal relationships involving her and Chetan. 4 Should individuals visiting Lohagad Fort be cautious about safety based on this incident? ⌵ Yes, given the tragic events surrounding Ketan Agrawal's death, visitors should remain vigilant and prioritize safety when trekking in isolated areas. 5 What evidence suggested that Ketan Agrawal's death may have been premeditated? ⌵ The sequence of events, including the previous attempted push by Siya and her connection with Chetan, pointed towards a conspiracy rather than an accidental fall.
The incident was initially ruled out as a case of accidental death, and Siya has told the police and the victim’s family that Ketan slipped while posing for a photo. "On June 14, Siya and Ketan had gone to the same spot at Lohagad Fort, from where he was later pushed. At the time, he managed to save himself by holding on to nearby bushes. When Ketan realised he had been pushed, Siya raised a false alarm about a snake and claimed she had pushed him only to protect him. Looking back, I believe there was an attempt to kill Ketan even on June 14," the victim’s father said. Siya hid Ketan's passport to cancel Bali trip He also revealed that Siya had sabotaged their planned Bali trip on June 6, allegedly by hiding Ketan’s passport. According to Agrawal, Ketan and Siya, along with two other relatives, were set to travel from Mumbai to Bali. "At a food mall in Lonavala, Siya returned to the car on the pretext of fetching her phone. When they later reached the airport, Ketan's passport was missing from the pouch, forcing them to cancel the trip," Agarwal claimed.
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