2 hrs ago
Friend Arrested in Alleged Lohagad Fort Murder Conspiracy
Ketan Agarwal died at Lohagad Fort on June 18.
At first, his death appeared to be an accident.
Police now say it may have been a planned killing.
They allege that Ketan was pushed from a cliff.
Police suspect his fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her boyfriend, Chetan Chaudhary, were involved.
Siya and Ketan had become engaged and were expected to marry later in the year.
Investigators say Siya had also been in a relationship with Chetan.
Police have arrested both of them and a friend of Chetan, but the allegations will be decided through the legal process.
Pune Rural Police arrested a 22-year-old friend of Chetan Chaudhary over an alleged murder conspiracy.
Ketan Agarwal died after allegedly being pushed from a cliff at Lohagad Fort on June 18.
Police allege the death was a planned murder, not an accident.
Ketan’s fiancée, 20-year-old Siya Goyal, and her boyfriend, 22-year-old Chetan Chaudhary, were arrested on June 23.
Siya and Ketan became engaged on February 19, while investigators allege she had been dating Chetan since October.
- Who
- Ketan Agarwal died; police allege involvement by his fiancée Siya Goyal, her boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary, and a 22-year-old friend of Chetan.
- What
- Pune Rural Police are investigating Ketan’s death as an alleged premeditated murder and arrested Chetan’s friend for an alleged role in the conspiracy.
- Where
- Lohagad Fort, in the Pune area.
- When
- Ketan died on June 18; Siya and Chetan were arrested on June 23, and Chetan’s friend was arrested on Saturday.
- Why
- Investigators allege Siya was unwilling to proceed with her planned marriage to Ketan because she was in a relationship with Chetan.
Initial Accident Account
Police Murder Allegation
Cause of Ketan’s Death
Initial Accident Account
The death initially appeared to be a tragic accident at Lohagad Fort.
Police Murder Allegation
Investigators allege Ketan was pushed from a cliff as part of a premeditated murder.
Responsibility
Initial Accident Account
The initial account did not identify the death as a planned crime.
Police Murder Allegation
Police allege Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary orchestrated a conspiracy, with Chetan’s friend also playing a role.
Key facts
- Victim
- Ketan Agarwal, 26
- Location
- Lohagad Fort
- Date of death
- June 18
- New arrest
- A 22-year-old friend of Chetan Chaudhary
- Earlier arrests
- Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary were arrested on June 23
- Engagement
- Siya and Ketan got engaged on February 19
- Police theory
- Investigators allege Ketan was pushed from a cliff in a planned conspiracy
Sources
Related news
Pune Police Arrest Third Accused in Lohagad Fort Murder
Two Arrested After Woman Found Dead in Tamhini Ghat Ravine
'Wanted to start new life': Bengaluru woman, lover arrested
Nagpur Man Allegedly Stabs Friend Over Shared Relationship
Bhopal Love Triangle Leads to Woman’s Alleged Murder, Two Arrests
Nagpur man killed by friend, wife; death staged as accident
Maharashtra FDA Seals Siya Goyal Family's Pune Shop, Seizes Goods
Lohagad Murder Case Spurs Surge in Pre-Marital Background Checks
Hidden Monsoon Treks Near Mumbai for Adventurers Seeking Fewer Crowds
