Ketan Suspected Siya's Closeness To Another Man, Voiced Doubts About Her Background, Family Reveals

Published 24 June 2026 · local

Ketan Suspected Siya's Closeness To Another Man, Voiced Doubts About Her Background, Family Reveals Published By, Last Updated: June 24, 2026, 10:14 IST Months before

Ketan Suspected Siya's Closeness To Another Man, Voiced Doubts About Her Background, Family Reveals Published By, Last Updated: June 24, 2026, 10:14 IST Months before his death, Ketan Agarwal had voiced concerns about fiancée Siya Goyal and her closeness to another man, his family has alleged. A photo of Siya Goyal with Ketan Agarwal during their engagement ceremony (L)/Chetan Chaudhary (Source: Social Media) Ketan Agarwal, the 26-year-old Pune businessman whose death during a trek at Lohagad Fort was initially believed to be an accident, had expressed concerns about his fiancée Siya Goyal’s behaviour before the incident, according to his family. Investigators have since alleged that Agarwal was murdered in a premeditated conspiracy involving Goyal and her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Ketan’s father, Vishal Agarwal, said his son had voiced reservations about Siya after their engagement in February. “After the engagement in February, Ketan and Siya met frequently and went out together. At times, Ketan expressed concerns about Siya and asked us whether we had properly verified her antecedents," Agarwal was quoted as saying. “But as her family was related to us through our extended family network, I reassured him that everything was fine," he added. According to Agarwal, the couple often argued over minor issues, and Ketan had also been concerned about Siya’s frequent use of her phone. He said Ketan had mentioned the name of Chetan Chaudhary, suspecting there could be a relationship between the two.

“We thought about delaying the wedding because she was so young, but her parents insisted that we go ahead with it as they would not find a match like my son," he was quoted as saying. CCTV FOOTAGE TRIGGERED DEEPER PROBE According to the police, CCTV footage from Lohagad Fort became a crucial lead in the investigation. Officials said they spotted a hooded man, later identified as Chetan Chaudhary, following Ketan and Siya at the fort on June 18. Investigators found it suspicious that the man was wearing a hoodie despite temperatures being around 33 degrees Celsius. Police also noted unusual movements in the footage, including Siya looking back while the hooded man suddenly sat down, prompting a closer examination of the case. The incident was initially registered as an accidental death after Siya allegedly informed Ketan’s family that he had slipped during the trek. However, officers said several circumstances raised suspicion and led them to expand the probe. Police further learnt from family members that Siya had previously expressed reservations about the marriage and had repeatedly persuaded Ketan to accompany her to Lohagad Fort on multiple occasions before the fatal trek. Investigators also alleged that an earlier attempt to push Ketan from a cliff had taken place on June 14, but he survived after grabbing a bush. According to the police, Siya then allegedly claimed there was a snake nearby and portrayed herself as having saved him.