Lohagad Fort murder: How Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary turned on each other in Ketan Agarwal's case
Days after Pune real estate executive Ketan Agarwal died after falling into a gorge at Lohagad Fort near Lonavla, the investigation has taken a new
Days after Pune real estate executive Ketan Agarwal died after falling into a gorge at Lohagad Fort near Lonavla, the investigation has taken a new turn. According to The Times of India, his fiancée Siya Goyal and her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary, both arrested in the case, are now accusing each other of planning and carrying out the alleged murder. Sources told TOI that the two, currently in police custody, have given contradictory versions of the incident after being confronted during questioning. Police sources said the investigation has found that Goyal and Chaudhary had allegedly been in contact for several months and met at a city café a day before Agarwal's death. Investigators suspect the meeting was part of the alleged planning behind the crime. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What led to the investigation of Ketan Agarwal's death as a murder case? ⌵ The investigation into Ketan Agarwal's death as a murder case was prompted by suspicions raised by his family, who questioned the initial ruling of accidental death, and evidence collected from digital sources, witness accounts, and CCTV footage. 2 Why did Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary allegedly plan to kill Ketan Agarwal? ⌵ Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary allegedly planned to kill Ketan Agarwal because Siya was reportedly unhappy about their upcoming marriage and sought a way to avoid publicly canceling the engagement due to family pressure. 3 How did police determine that Ketan Agarwal was pushed from Lohagad Fort? ⌵ Police determined Ketan Agarwal was pushed from Lohagad Fort through an analysis of CCTV footage, call records between Goyal and Chaudhary, and the inconsistent statements provided by both suspects during interrogation.
4 Should the public believe Chetan Chaudhary's claims of being framed in Ketan Agarwal's murder? ⌵ While Chetan Chaudhary's family has publicly defended him and called the charges unfounded, the police investigation has presented substantial evidence linking him to the crime, making it crucial for the judicial process to determine the truth. 5 What evidence points to a conspiracy between Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary? ⌵ Evidence pointing to a conspiracy includes their numerous communications leading up to the incident, their meeting to plan the crime, and the suspicious circumstances surrounding Ketan's fatal fall at Lohagad Fort. Also Read | Who is Siya Goyal? Pune woman accused in Ketan Agrawal death case The incident, which occurred on June 18, was initially treated as an accidental fall after Goyal told police and Agarwal's family that he had slipped while posing for a photograph. However, investigators later alleged that Agarwal was pushed from the cliff by Goyal, Chaudhary, or both. According to police, the accused turned against each other during interrogation, with each allegedly blaming the other for masterminding the crime. Investigators are now examining their statements alongside call detail records, CCTV footage and other evidence to establish the sequence of events. Police are also probing the alleged planning behind the incident, including the selection of the location, movement of the accused and their respective roles on the day of the incident. How The Investigation Unfolded Ketan Agarwal, 26, was the director and chief marketing officer of Success Group, a family-run real estate business in Pune. His death initially appeared to be an accident, but investigators grew suspicious after learning that Agarwal was an experienced trekker.
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