No evidence on who pushed Ketan, cops ask court for lie-detector test on Siya
Pune police on Thursday approached the court seeking permission to conduct a lie-detector (polygraph) test on Siya Goyal, prime accused in the murder of her
Pune police on Thursday approached the court seeking permission to conduct a lie-detector (polygraph) test on Siya Goyal, prime accused in the murder of her fiance Ketan Agarwal. Investigators told court that, apart from the accused's statements, there is no direct eyewitness or conclusive evidence establishing who allegedly pushed Agarwal into the gorge. In their application, police told the court that the statements of Siya Goyal and co-accused Chetan Chaudhary have already been recorded, but a polygraph examination is necessary to further the investigation.
They argued that the test could help generate fresh investigative leads and sought the court's approval. Read Full Story Polygraph tests are often sought in cases where prima facie or corroborative evidence is limited. However, the results are not admissible as substantive evidence in court and are generally used only to assist investigators in developing leads during the course of a probe.
The case has drawn nationwide attention since Pune-based realtor Ketan Agarwal was allegedly pushed to his death from a cliff at Lohagad Fort on June 18. Agarwal was engaged to Siya Goyal, and the two were scheduled to marry in November. Police have accused Goyal and her alleged partner, Chetan Chaudhary, of conspiring to kill him. Both were arrested after the incident and remain in police custody till July 3 as the investigation continues.
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