Police have sought an extension of custody for the two prime accused in Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal's murder case, saying they are still trying to decode chats containing language, nicknames, and emojis. Ketan Agarwal's family members and society residents hold a candlelight march at Pimpri-Chinchwad to pay tribute to him, in Pune.(ANI)The prosecution in the murder case of Pune-based realtor Ketan Agarwal on Friday sought a three-day extension of police custody for the two prime accused, Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, arguing that further custodial interrogation was necessary to decode alleged coded messages recovered from their mobile phones.Coded conversations of Siya and Chetan found, prosecutors request three-day extensionAccording to news agency PTI, Goyal and Chaudhary were produced before Judicial Magistrate First Class AM Vibhute after their police custody expired. The two are accused of killing Agarwal by allegedly pushing him off Lohagad Fort, a popular tourist destination near Pune, on 18 June.Seeking an extension of their custody, the prosecution told the court that investigators had recovered digital evidence indicating that both the accused had communicated using symbols, nicknames and coded language that could only be deciphered with their assistance.Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSProsecutors claim that coded messages and digital evidence retrieved from the mobile phones of Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary are crucial for decoding their communications related to the murder plan.Investigators suspect Goyal and Chaudhary rehearsed the murder as they conducted a panchnama at a location where they allegedly planned Agarwal's death, suggesting premeditation.Police sought an extension of custody for Goyal and Chaudhary to facilitate further interrogation and to decode the coded language found in their recovered chats.Granting the prosecution's request may allow additional time to decipher critical evidence, which could be pivotal in establishing the sequenced events leading to Agarwal's murder.Ketan Agarwal was engaged to Siya Goyal, who, along with her lover Chetan Chaudhary, is accused of his premeditated murder.Assistant Public Prosecutor Rajashree Virkud told the court that investigators had also conducted a panchnama at a location where Goyal and Chaudhary allegedly rehearsed the plan to kill Agarwal.View full ImageMurder accused Siya Goyal and her lover Chetan Chaudhary, rehearsed the crime prior to Ketan Agarwal's death on June 18.(ANI Video Grab)"Investigators also carried out a panchnama at the place where Goyal and Chaudhary allegedly rehearsed how to kill Agarwal," Virkud was quoted as saying.She further informed the court that the police had recovered an additional mobile phone allegedly belonging to Goyal and had sent it to the forensic science laboratory (FSL) for detailed examination."Data from the phones seized earlier has already been retrieved, and investigators have received the forensic report. The recovered chats contain coded language, including nicknames and emojis, whose meaning can be explained only by the accused," she said.Police allege that Goyal and Chaudhary conspired to kill Agarwal and executed the plan during a visit to Lohagad Fort in Pune district. Investigators suspect that the accused may have carried out a rehearsal before the incident, an allegation that forms a key part of the prosecution's argument for seeking further custody.View full ImageSiya and Ketan got engaged in February and were scheduled to get married in a grand wedding ceremony at Udaipur in November(X)The prosecution argued that while forensic analysis had revealed the existence of coded exchanges between the accused, investigators required additional time to determine the precise meaning and context of the messages, which could prove crucial to establishing the sequence of events leading up to Agarwal's death.The court was hearing the prosecution's plea for an extension of police custody after the initi
One tourist died while three others were injured when a vehicle they were travelling in crashed near the northern portal of the Atal Tunnel in Manali on Wednesday.The deceased has been identified as Kailash (34), hailing from Rajasthan's Sikar.The three individuals who were injured are Aditya from Lakhimpur, Uttar Pradesh; Rajendra and Siddharth, the driver, both from Sikar.As per police officials, they were travelling to Lahaul from Manali on Tuesday night when the accident occurred.After exiting the north portal of the Atal Tunnel at around 10 pm, the vehicle, a black Scoprio, veered off the road and plunged towards the Chandra river flowing below. It has been alleged that the driver was overspeeding, and misjudged negotiating the turn, crashing into a bridge under construction over the river.As per Mukesh Rathour, the Sissu Station House Officer, the injured are currently undergoing treatment, while the body of the deceased has been taken into custody. His family has also been informed of the matter, and they will receive the body once the autopsy is carried out.Tourists have been urged by the police to avoid overspeeding as well as night travel in the hills, especially during the rainy season when there's a high chance of roads being slippery and night visibility being poor.Himachal minister calls for coordinated action to address Atal tunnel traffic congestionHimachal Pradesh Revenue Minister and senior Congress leader Jagat Singh Negi had last month called for coordinated action by all stakeholders to address growing traffic congestion and safety concerns at the Atal Tunnel-Rohtang while dismissing reports of self-styled tax collection at the Punjab-Himachal border as publicity-driven acts."There is heavy traffic, and there is a need to rethink our carrying capacity. We need to think seriously about this, as well as about the facilities we have available. Keeping all these things in mind, we have to consider the carrying capacity, " he had then said, as per ANI.He said the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), state government, police authorities and other stakeholders must work in coordination to ensure the tunnel remains safe and efficient for commuters.Tourists rescued near Himachal's Ghepan LakeA couple of tourists who were stranded near the Ghepan Lake in Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 13,600 feet were rescued by police, local guides, and fire services officials last Thursday.The lake, located in the Lahaul and Spiti district, is around 17 km from Sissu, as per officials who spoke to PTI.The rescued tourists, both from Mandi district, were later identified as Ajay Kumar and Harshit Thakur.On Tuesday around 9.40 pm, the in-charge of Keylong sub-fire station, Ratna Sharma, received information from the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) about two tourists stranded in the area.Sharma immediately formed a rescue team comprising personnel from the fire station, police and local guides and dispatched them to Sissu police station with the necessary equipment, the officials said.The joint team, along with three police personnel and a local guide, began the rescue operation on foot around 11.30 pm and trekked nearly 13 km through a rugged mountain route, they said.With agency inputsAbout the AuthorLivemintFor about a decade, Livemint—News Desk has been a credible source for authentic and timely news, and well-researched analysis on national news, business, personal finance, corporates, politics and geopolitics. We bring the latest updates on all the listed companies on BSE and NSE, startups, mutual funds, Union ministries, geopolitics, and untapped human interest stories from around the world, helping our readers to stay informed on the latest developments around the globe. Our Coverage Areas 1. Companies: Comprehensive news and analysis on listed and unlisted companies, corporate announcements, corporate chatter, C-suite, business trends, hiring alerts, layoffs, work-life balance, world's top billionaires and rich
As the investigation continues into the murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, the police are planning to conduct a gait analysis of the arrested accused, Chetan Chaudhary. Police told the court on Monday that they plan to compare the CCTV footage capturing his movements at the Lohagad Fort with a recreated video.What is Gait analysis?A police official told PTI that Gait analysis is the study of a person's walking pattern, and it is used to identify suspects from CCTV footage by comparing distinctive characteristics such as stride length, posture, and limb movements.The Pune rural police are planning to compare the CCTV footage showing Chaudhary's movements at the fort with a recreated video, he said.According to the police, the analysis became necessary as Chaudhary wore a hoodie to cover his face on the day of the crime on June 18, in an attempt to hide his face from being seen on CCTV cameras.He said police will recreate the CCTV camera footage by making him wear a similar hoodie and walk at the same spot on the fort in a similar manner."We are planning to conduct a gait analysis of Chaudhary. We have CCTV footage showing him walking while wearing a hoodie to hide his face. The gait analysis will compare his locomotion in the CCTV footage with the recreated video to determine whether the walking patterns match," he added.Custody of Chetan Chaudhary and Siya Goyal extendedOn Monday, the two accused, Chetan Chaudhary and Siya Goyal, were produced in the court after their initial police custody ended.Investigators sought an extension of their custody, arguing that various aspects like the exact spot of the crime on the fort and the victim's missing passport should be probed.The prosecution told the court that the probe had shown that the duo had visited the fort to determine the spot to push Agarwal off the cliff."Police want to question both the accused on this aspect, and hence the extension of custody is needed," said assistant public prosecutor Rajashri Virkud.She told the court that the accused repeatedly met at various locations to hatch the murder conspiracy, and the police want to investigate in detail."The accused deleted digital data that constitutes crucial evidence; the process of recovering this data is currently underway. Once retrieved, this data will serve as the basis for a thorough interrogation of the accused," the court was told.A reconstruction of the sequence of events, based on Goyal's statement, was conducted on June 28. The sequence of events must now be verified with Chaudhary, the prosecution said."During the incident, both the accused interacted with certain individuals at Lohagad Fort. Based on CCTV footage obtained, a thorough investigation regarding the crime needs to be conducted with the accused in the context of these interactions," the prosecution added.The prosecution told the judge that Goyal didn't want to travel to Bali with Agarwal for a pre-wedding shoot. She allegedly removed his passport from his bag and discarded it somewhere at Khalapur food mall in Raigad district during their journey from Pune to Mumbai."Therefore, the deceased's passport needs to be located and recovered with the assistance of Goyal," the prosecution said.It further stated that certain important witnesses have recently come forward during the investigation, and they will be confronted with the accused, and their statements will be verified.Advocate Vipul Dushing, a lawyer representing Goyal, argued before the court that her arrest was illegal and without any valid grounds.Chaudhary's lawyer, Ram Shahane, said his client's role in the FIR is very limited and undefined.The court on Monday extended the custody of the duo till July 3.Ketan Agarwal murderSiya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary were arrested for allegedly conspiring to kill Ketan Agarwal and pushing him off a cliff at the Lohagad Fort in Pune district on June 18.Siya Goyal was engaged to Ketan Agarwal in February, and they were scheduled to marry in November. A
According to the prosecution, Kamble lured the three-and-a-half-year-old girl on May 1 with snacks and the promise of showing her a newborn calf before taking her to a shed near a cattle barn, where he sexually assaulted and murdered her.Pune court awards death penalty to 64-year-old Bhimrao Kamble for three-year-old's rape and murder.A special court in Pune on Monday awarded the death penalty to a 65-year-old man convicted of kidnapping, raping, and murdering a three-year-old girl in Nasrapur village, holding that the case falls under the "rarest of rare" category.The court said Bhimrao Kamble should be ‘hanged till death,’ saying the evidence clearly established aggravating circumstances in favour of the prosecution.Last week, a special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) court found Kamble guilty of raping and murdering the child. In its judgment, the court said the prosecution had proved his guilt beyond reasonable doubt through a consistent chain of circumstantial and forensic evidence."The offences relate to the commission of serious crimes like murder and rape by an accused with a prior record and a substantial history of serious assault," the court observed.The victim's family broke down in court as the judge pronounced the death sentence.The court had convicted Kamble on June 25, within 60 days of the crime, which took place on May 1.‘No scope for reformation’Following his conviction, Kamble continued to deny any involvement in the crime. While reserving its order on sentencing until June 29, the court observed, "The accused showed no signs of repentance or potential for reformation. The only appropriate sentence is death."According to the prosecution, Kamble lured the three-and-a-half-year-old girl on May 1 with snacks and the promise of showing her a newborn calf before taking her to a shed near a cattle barn, where he sexually assaulted and murdered her."The offence was committed outrageously and involved inhuman treatment and torture of the victim. The victim was an innocent, helpless child. The murder was committed to satisfy lust, which evidences total depravity. It was a cold-blooded murder without provocation. The crime was committed so brutally that it shocks not only the judicial conscience but even the conscience of society," Additional Judge S R Salunkhe observed.The court held that Kamble's advanced age could not be considered a mitigating circumstance and instead treated it as an aggravating factor while determining the sentence."The thirst for lust of the accused is not extinguished even at such an age. Rather, it has reached a very dangerous stage. The injuries noted on the body of the victim reflect the inhuman behaviour of the accused with a child of just three years," the judge stated.The judge further observed that the accused committed the offence with complete disregard for its consequences. According to the court, he acted "fearlessly, most violently and without bothering about consequences, because he had prior experience that even if prosecuted, nothing would happen in court".(With inputs from news agency )About the AuthorKanishka SinghariaKanishka Singharia is a Senior Content Producer at Mint with a passion for news, trends, and the stories shaping the digital world. She specialises in spotting viral narratives by constantly tracking social media platforms and turning them into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Her work ranges from fast-paced breaking updates to sensitive human-interest features, blending speed with clarity. With over four years of experience in news and trend reporting, Kanishka has worked with leading organisations such as Hindustan Times and Times Now. She moves seamlessly between profiling business leaders and telling the stories of everyday people, covering national developments just as effortlessly as the memes and conversations that dominate online culture. She also reports on real estate developments and civic challenges in major ur
Siya Goyal, 20, allegedly orchestrated the murder of her fiancée, Ketan Agarwal, by signaling her lover, Chetan, to push him off Lohagad Fort. The couple meticulously planned the crime, including deleting evidence and disguising identities to avoid detection.Siya and Ketan got engaged in February and were scheduled to get married in a grand wedding ceremony at Udaipur in November(X)Siya Goyal, the 20-year-old woman arrested for the murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, allegedly gave her lover a signal to push her fiancée off the Lohagad Fort, the police said on Sunday. According to the investigators, Siya sat down to signal Chetan and also to ensure she remained out of Ketan Agarwal's reach during the fall.A police officer told PTI that the duo had agreed on Siya giving a signal by sitting down, after which Chetan was to come up and push Ketan to his death.'Siya sitting down was a signal'The two had decided that she would sit down either to drink water or on the pretext of tying her shoelaces. Sitting down was the signal, the official said."The signal was chosen deliberately so that Siya would not be within the victim's reach during the fatal push. They feared that if Chetan pushed Ketan and the latter tried to grab Siya while falling, she too could fall into the gorge. The plan was made keeping her safety in mind," the officer told PTI.Meticulous planning for murderEarlier in the day, a team from the Pune Rural Police took Siya to Lohagad Fort to recreate the crime scene. The police also revealed that Siya and Chetan had meticulously planned and rehearsed the crime before 26-year-old Ketan was pushed down from an isolated spot of the Lohagad Fort on June 18.According to the police, this includes covering up their tracks by deleting WhatsApp chats and travelling on a scooter to avoid detection at a toll plaza."Chetan travelled to Lohgad Fort on the morning of June 18. He chose a scooter over a car as he feared that the car could be detected at a toll plaza,” the official said.The accused also left his phone behind at his shop and was using the phone of an employee at the time. According to the police, this was another attempt to mislead by showing his mobile tower location at a far-off place at the time of the crime.Chetan also wore a hoodie that covered his face after reaching the fort."He climbed the fort wearing a hoodie. Later, he removed it and remained in a black T-shirt. While leaving, he put on the hoodie again," the official said, adding that investigators believe it was done to avoid attracting attention.Siya did not want to marry KetanAccording to reports, Siya has admitted to the police that they planned the murder as she did not want to get married to Ketan. Siya reportedly told police that she did not want the marriage to be called off as she feared it would bring disrepute to her family.Ketan and Siya were engaged in February and were to get married in November this year. According to the police, the Agarwals and Goyals met through another business family.Betrayed by our own people: Ketan's familyDevichand Agarwal, the grandfather of Ketan, said, "We have been betrayed by our own people, whom we had known for several years."Devichand Agarwal said he believed Siya Goyal's family had pressured her into agreeing to marry Ketan Agarwal."We want the police to investigate everyone responsible for this wedding. These two accused, Siya and Chetan, should be awarded capital punishment," he said on Saturday at a candlelight march seeking justice for Ketan.Stay updated with the latest Trending, India , World and US news. HomeNewsIndiaPune realtor murder: Siya Goyal gave ‘sitting down’ signal to Chetan Chaudhary to push Ketan Agarwal off Lohagad FortMore
Ketan's fiancee Siya Goyal (20) and her lover Chetan Chaudhary (22) are accused of pushing him (Ketan) off a cliff at Lohagad Fort, located in Maval taluka of Pune district, on June 18.'Tumse na ho paayega' — what Chetan told Siya after two failed attempts at killing Ketan(X)As Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary reportedly blame each other for conspiring in the murder of Pune real estate executive Ketan Agarwal, it was Chetan who finally lost patience and told Siya, “Tumse na ho paayega, ab mai karta hoon uska kaam."Ketan's fiancee Siya Goyal (20) and her lover Chetan Chaudhary (22) are accused of pushing him (Ketan) off a cliff at Lohagad Fort, located in Maval taluka of Pune district, on June 18.According to police, Siya and Ketan (25) were scheduled to get married in November. Lonavala Rural Police, investigating the alleged murder, suspect that Siya was unwilling to get married at this stage of her life and was allegedly under family pressure to marry the victim.Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary were arrested on June 23 and are currently in seven-day police custody till June 29 while further investigation continues.'Tumse na ho paayega'Police sources told News 18 recently that, after two failed attempts at killing Ketan, it was Chetan who told Siya: “Tumse na ho paayega, ab mai karta hoon uska kaam."Police sources claimed that two earlier visits to Lohagad ended without incident — Siya could not bring herself to push Ketan. After the second failure, Chetan allegedly lost patience.According to the report, Chetan told Siya directly: “You can’t do it, now I’ll finish this."It was Chetan, sources said, who took charge of the third and final attempt — the one that killed Ketan.Police further alleged that Chetan had a motive to hurry: "He wanted Siya free so the two could spend time alone in Mahabaleshwar." Even after the murder, the two remained in constant touch.Investigators said neither accused has expressed any remorse.Siya, Chetan turn against each otherReports earlier claimed Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, who were locked in separate interrogation rooms, blamed each other for the murder.During the interrogation, Chetan told police he wanted to elope with Siya and start fresh. He claimed that it was Siya who insisted there was no escape — her wealthy family would find them anywhere, according to News 18. Siya alleged said that killing Ketan was the only way out.However, Siya told a different story, that the murder plan was Chetan’s from the start. When the first attempt on June 14 failed, she said, it was Chetan who broke down and wept, the report added.The secret signal on the fort that dayThis is where the case turns chilling. According to sources quoted by The Week, Siya admitted during the questioning that a pre-agreed signal was arranged for the moment of the kill.When she bent down on the fort’s edge, that was Chetan’s cue. He then allegedly pushed Ketan into the gorge — 600 feet below.The signal had reportedly been discussed and agreed upon well in advance.About the AuthorLivemintFor about a decade, Livemint—News Desk has been a credible source for authentic and timely news, and well-researched analysis on national news, business, personal finance, corporates, politics and geopolitics. We bring the latest updates on all the listed companies on BSE and NSE, startups, mutual funds, Union ministries, geopolitics, and untapped human interest stories from around the world, helping our readers to stay informed on the latest developments around the globe. Our Coverage Areas 1. Companies: Comprehensive news and analysis on listed and unlisted companies, corporate announcements, corporate chatter, C-suite, business trends, hiring alerts, layoffs, work-life balance, world's top billionaires and richest and more. 2. Personal finance: Insights into mutual funds, small savings schemes like - PPF, SSY, post office savings scheme, stock to watch, personal loans, credit cards, top bank FDs, real estate, income tax and more. 3. Politic
Delhi Traffic Police announced traffic diversions and restrictions for 26 June due to the Muharram Tazia procession. Check list of affected roads and restrictions around Central and New Delhi.Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory detailing traffic restrictions and diversions on Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, in Central and New Delhi, and across other key stretches.(ANI)Delhi Traffic Police announced road closures and diversions ahead of Muharram Tazia procession on 26 June, Friday. Warning commuters of significant restrictions and diversions across several parts of the national capital, a comprehensive traffic advisory has been issued.In a post on X, Delhi Traffic Police stated, “Special traffic arrangements and diversions will be in place across various parts of Delhi on 26.06.2026 to facilitate the smooth and safe movement of Moharram processions. Commuters are advised to avoid affected stretches, use alternate routes, plan their journeys in advance and follow the directions of Traffic Police personnel deployed on duty.Routes to avoidAccording to the advisory, several key stretches will be affected by the religious procession, including Mehrauli-Badarpur (MB) Road, Pankha Road, Dabri-Palam Road, GT Karnal Road and parts of Central and New Delhi. Traffic diversions and movement restrictions will remain intact throughout the day.Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSKey stretches closed include Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Pankha Road, Dabri-Palam Road, GT Karnal Road, and parts of Central and New Delhi.Traffic disruptions are due to the Muharram Tazia processions, requiring special arrangements for smooth and safe movement.Traffic restrictions in Central Delhi will be in effect from 12 noon to 10:00 PM on June 26, 2026.Yes, it's advisable to avoid affected roads mentioned in the advisory and use alternate routes for smoother travel.Commuters can use routes like Guru Ravidas Marg, Outer Ring Road, Rani Jhansi Road, and Sadar Thana Road among others.In Central Delhi, diversions will remain in effect from 12 noon to 10:00 PM. Areas around Brijmohan Chowk, Jama Masjid, Cycle Market, Ajmeri Gate, Kamla Market, Paharganj, Jhandewalan, Inderlok, Shastri Nagar, Karnal-T point and Bara Hindu Rao are expected to diversion due to the movement of Tazia processions. Motorists will not be allowed to proceed towards the Zakira Underpass from Inderlok Metro Station during the restriction period.Routes to takeGuru Ravidas MargInder Mohan Bhardwaj Marg (Alaknanda Road)Outer Ring RoadLal Bahadur Shastri MargJail Road - Tilak Nagar - Najafgarh RoadRoad No.201- Sector-1 - Power House - Dabri MoreRani Jhansi RoadPanchkuian RoadIdgah RoadSadar Thana RoadVande Mataram MargShankar Road RoundaboutNala Road - Power House - Sector-1 - Palam FlyoverRaja Nahar Singh MargNajafgarh Drain RoadSwami Narayan MargNew Rohtak RoadTalkatora RoadSheikh Mujib-Ur-Rehman MargKG.MargCopernlous MargJanpath RoadIt is important to note that movement emergency vehicles will be facilitated on priority, including Ambulances, Fire Brigade, Delhi Police and other emergency service vehicles. For more details, refer to the official advisory.About the AuthorFareha NaazFareha Naaz is a Delhi-based journalist and Content Producer at LiveMint, where she has built nearly three years of experience in digital journalism. She covers a diverse range of topics, including national news, education, entertainment, lifestyle trends science, global health and international news. With a background in Economics and Education, she focuses on providing insightful, thoroughly researched coverage that bridges the gap between breaking news and in-depth analysis. In addition to breaking copies, legal and political news, her reporting blends editorial rigour with search-driven storytelling. With a keen eye-on-global events, she provides insightful coverage on latest developments. Her reporting combines editorial rigour with in-depth coverage and search-driven storytelling provide valuable insight and
Chetan Chaudhary, a suspect in the murder of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal, was arrested after police noted his suspicious hoodie attire during a hot day. CCTV footage revealed him closely following Ketan and his fiancée Siya, who had expressed doubts about their marriage.Ketan was engaged to Siya Goyal and was set to tie the knot in November this year.(X)It was an attempt to cover up his identity, but all it did was lead the cops to him. That is how Chetan Chaudhary, one of the two suspects in the murder of Pune real estate businessman Ketan Agarwal, was arrested by the police. According to the police, they found it unusual that a man was wearing a hoodie despite the temperature being around 33 degrees Celsius.Face covered with hoodie"While investigating the case, we stumbled upon certain circumstances surrounding the incident that raised suspicion and prompted a deeper probe. We checked CCTV cameras installed at the ticket counter of the fort, where we spotted Ketan and Siya walking together," said a police officer who was part of the probe, told PTI.Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSChetan Chaudhary wore a hoodie in hot weather to cover his identity while following Ketan Agarwal and Siya Goyal, which ultimately drew police attention during the investigation.Police identified the hooded suspect by reviewing CCTV footage from Lohagad Fort, where they noticed a man closely trailing the couple, further linking him to the crime.Siya Goyal, Ketan's fiancée, was implicated in the murder due to her relationship with Chetan Chaudhary and her attempts to manipulate situations to eliminate Ketan, whom she viewed as an obstacle.Evidence of a conspiracy included thousands of phone calls between Siya and Chetan, as well as prior attempts to harm Ketan, indicating a premeditated plan behind the murder.Siya expressed reservations about marrying Ketan due to her ongoing relationship with Chetan and her concerns about the potential dishonor to her family if she eloped with him.While examining the footage minutely, police noticed a man who was a few metres behind Ketan and Siya."The man was wearing shorts and a hoodie. The front part of the hoodie was pulled so low that his face could not be seen. Additionally, the man was wearing a headset over the hoodie. In another footage clip, we noticed Siya suddenly looking back and, at the same time, the man in the hoodie suddenly sitting down," the official said.Death of Ketan Agarwal26-year-old Ketan, who was engaged to Siya Goyal and was set to tie the knot in November this year in a grand ceremony in Udaipur, died on June 18 after falling from the Lohagad Fort near Pune. Siya had initially claimed that Ketan slipped while posing for a photo, and the case was initially treated as an accident.What police foundHowever, during the investigation, the cops stumbled upon the mysterious hooded man closely following the couple when they were at Lohagad Fort. Siya’s role came under the scanner after police learned that she had earlier expressed reservations about the marriage and had once asked whether the wedding could be postponed by a year.Adding to the suspicion was Ketan’s family's revelation that Siya insisted on visiting Lohagad Fort along with her fiancée several times before the fatal fall. During technical surveillance, the cops also found thousands of phone calls, some even hours long, between Siya and another person."We found thousands of calls exchanged between the two over an extended period, including several conversations lasting for hours."The technical analysis established a close connection between the duo and pointed towards a well-thought-out conspiracy. We then examined photographs and social media profiles linked to Chaudhary. A comparison of those images with CCTV footage from the fort showing a hooded individual in the area helped police narrow their focus on him," the officer said.Why was Ketan killedPolice said the motive appeared to stem from Siya's relationship with Che
Siya and her lover Chetan were arrested for the murder of Ketan Agrawal, stemming from a complicated relationship and previous attempts on Ketan's life. Police investigations uncovered inconsistencies, indicating a potential conspiracy involving Siya's family and premeditated actions against Ketan.Accused Siya Goyal is escorted by police outside the Vadgaon Maval Court after the court remanded her and co-accused Chetan Chaudhari to seven-day police custody.(PTI)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 attemptBut 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 QUESTIONSFactors 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.Siya reportedly hid Ketan’s passport before their scheduled Bali trip, suggesting she was attempting to prevent him from traveling and furthering their relationship.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.Yes, given the tragic events surrounding Ketan Agrawal's death, visitors should remain vigilant and prioritize safety when trekking in isolated areas.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 tripHe 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.Siya's family was aware: AgarwalHe further said he suspected the Goyal family was aware of the conspiracy from the beginning and may have played a role in it.Agarwal also claimed that the Goyal family had approached them with a marriage proposal and insisted that Siya and Ketan make a good match.How the murder plot was unraveledPolice began probing the death following Agarwal’s complaint and found several discrepancies in Siya’s statem
Police have now detained two individuals and are investigating the matter as a murder case. Officials have declined to disclose further details, citing the ongoing investigation.Ketan Vishal Agarwal (in picture) died during a trek at Lohagad Fort. (X)(HT_PRINT)Twenty-four-year-old Ketan Vishal Agarwal, who died after plunging into a deep gorge at Lohagad Fort in Lonavala, was allegedly murdered, police have told the news agency PTI.Agarwal had travelled to Maharashtra's Lonavala to celebrate his fiancée's birthday with her and a male friend. Earlier reports suggested that he had lost his balance while trekking on a damp and slippery surface and fallen into a 400-foot-deep valley at the historic fort on the morning of June 18.However, in a dramatic twist to the case, police now allege that Agarwal's fiancée and her male friend pushed him into the gorge and attempted to portray the incident as an accidental fall.Victim was due to marry in NovemberThe deceased, a resident of Gahunje near Pune, was a director in his family's real estate business. He was due to get married in November this year.According to PTI, Agarwal had visited Lohagad Fort with his fiancée and two close friends to celebrate her birthday when the incident occurred.On June 19, police initially said that Agarwal had lost his footing near a cliff amid strong winds at Lohagad Fort. Investigators stated that he slipped while taking photographs at around 10.30 am and fell nearly 400 feet into the valley.Inspector Dinesh Tayde of the Lonavala Rural Police Station said personnel from the Shivdurg Mitra Emergency Rescue Team, along with police officers, carried out a three-hour operation to recover the body from the rugged terrain.At the time, authorities registered a case of accidental death and launched an investigation. The 24-year-old's body was subsequently sent for a post-mortem examination.Investigation takes a new turnPolice have now detained two individuals and are investigating the matter as a murder case. Officials have declined to disclose further details, citing the ongoing investigation.Similar case in DelhiEarlier this month, police in Delhi arrested a 21-year-old man from Kalindi Kunj for allegedly killing his 18-year-old wife and attempting to pass off her death as suicide. Investigators alleged that he strangled and smothered her with a pillow following an argument over suspicions that she was involved in an extramarital relationship, HT reported.A senior police officer said the accused allegedly murdered his wife in the early hours of Friday and then remained beside her body for nearly 12 hours. He woke up at around 1.30 pm and allegedly attempted to stage the scene to make it appear as though she had taken her own life.Police said the accused later brought the body downstairs and raised an alarm, claiming that his wife had died by suicide. However, the woman's sister, who lives in the same neighbourhood, suspected foul play and informed authorities that she may have been murdered.A post-mortem examination subsequently revealed that the victim had died from strangulation and suffocation, contradicting the suicide claim.Investigators later found that the couple had argued on Thursday night after the accused returned home intoxicated. Following allegations of abuse and murder made by the victim's family, police registered a case against the 21-year-old and took him into custody.(With inputs from news agency PTI)About the AuthorKanishka SinghariaKanishka Singharia is a Senior Content Producer at Mint with a passion for news, trends, and the stories shaping the digital world. She specialises in spotting viral narratives by constantly tracking social media platforms and turning them into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Her work ranges from fast-paced breaking updates to sensitive human-interest features, blending speed with clarity. With over four years of experience in news and trend reporting, Kanishka has worked with leading organisations su
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