- Siya Goyal allegedly murdered fiancé Ketan, unwilling to marry him.
- Police allege Goyal, lover conspired, pushed Ketan into fort gorge.
- Victim’s family rejected alleged motive, demanded strict action.
- State government fast-tracked case, appointed special public prosecutor.
The investigation into the alleged murder of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal has uncovered startling claims, with police alleging that prime accused Siya Goyal told investigators it was “easier” to kill her fiancé than confront her family and call off the marriage. According to investigators, Goyal allegedly admitted that although she did not want to marry Agarwal, she was unwilling to face the consequences of rejecting the alliance. Police claim she also told them she disliked him because he wore a wig, a statement that has been strongly rejected by the victim’s family.
The case, which initially appeared to be a fatal trekking accident at Lohagad Fort in Pune district, is now being investigated as a premeditated murder.
Police Allege Murder Was Planned In Advance
Investigators say Goyal conspired with her alleged lover and co-accused, Chetan Chaudhary, to kill Agarwal by pushing him into a deep gorge during a visit to Lohagad Fort.
According to the police, the two remained in frequent contact for nearly six months before the incident, exchanging more than 2,000 phone calls that reportedly totalled around 238 hours of conversation.
On the day of the alleged crime, police claim the duo met at a café to finalise their plan and identified the exact location where the attack would take place.
Investigators further allege that Goyal gave Chaudhary a pre-arranged signal by sitting down, following which he approached Agarwal from behind and pushed him into the gorge.
Although both suspects initially denied any involvement, police say inconsistencies in their statements emerged during questioning before they allegedly confessed to the crime.
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Victim’s Father Rejects Wig Claim
Ketan Agarwal’s father, Vishal Agarwal, has dismissed the alleged motive cited by the accused.
He said, “Wearing a wig cannot be a reason to kill my son.”
He also stated that Goyal’s family had been informed about Ketan’s hair patch before the engagement and questioned why the marriage proposal was accepted if it was an issue.
The victim’s family has continued to demand the strictest possible action against those accused in the case.
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Maharashtra Govt Steps In
The case has prompted intervention from the Maharashtra government.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently met Ketan Agarwal’s father and assured him that the investigation would be pursued thoroughly.
The state government has also decided to fast-track the case and appointed senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam as the special public prosecutor.
Fadnavis described the incident as reflecting a “disturbing social trend” and said it called for broader societal introspection.
Police are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged conspiracy and are questioning members of Goyal’s family, including her brother, Sahil Goyal, to determine whether they were aware of her relationship with Chaudhary.
Meanwhile, Goyal’s mother has claimed that her daughter was initially reluctant to visit Lohagad Fort on June 18 and alleged that Ketan Agarwal and his mother persuaded her to accompany them.
