Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Friend Arrested as Third Suspect in Alleged Lohagad Murder
Ketan Agarwal died after falling from a cliff at Lohagad Fort on June 18.
At first, police treated the death as an accident.
They later said some details did not fit that explanation.
Police now allege that Ketan was pushed.
They have arrested his fiancée Siya Goyal and her alleged boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary.
A friend of Chetan, identified as Ritesh Hange, has also been arrested.
Police say Hange may have known about conversations to plan the killing.
These are allegations, and the case is still being investigated.
Pune Rural Police arrested 22-year-old Ritesh Hange as the third suspect in Ketan Agarwal’s death.
Investigators allege Hange knew about and discussed a plan involving Agarwal’s killing.
Police say Agarwal was deliberately pushed from a cliff at Lohagad Fort on June 18.
Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary were arrested on June 23 and remain in judicial custody.
Investigators allege Goyal and Chaudhary wanted to continue their relationship, despite Goyal’s engagement to Agarwal.
- Who
- Ketan Agarwal died; police allege involvement by Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary, and Chetan’s friend Ritesh Hange.
- What
- Pune Rural Police are investigating Agarwal’s death as an alleged planned murder and have arrested Hange as the third suspect.
- When
- Agarwal died on June 18; Goyal and Chaudhary were arrested on June 23; Hange was arrested on Saturday.
- Where
- Lohagad Fort near Pune, where Agarwal allegedly fell from a cliff.
- Why
- Police allege Goyal and Chaudhary wanted to continue their relationship and that Goyal was unwilling to proceed with her marriage to Agarwal.
Initial Accident Account
Police Murder Allegation
Cause of Death
Initial Accident Account
Agarwal’s fall at Lohagad Fort was initially treated as a tragic accident.
Police Murder Allegation
Police allege Agarwal was deliberately pushed from the cliff.
Role of the Third Suspect
Initial Accident Account
The initial accident account did not identify a conspiracy or role for Hange.
Police Murder Allegation
Investigators allege Hange knew about discussions concerning the plan and are questioning whether he participated before or after the death.
Motive
Initial Accident Account
The initial account did not establish a motive for a killing.
Police Murder Allegation
Police allege Goyal and Chaudhary wanted to continue their relationship, while Goyal was engaged to Agarwal.
- Victim
- Ketan Agarwal, 26
- Location
- Lohagad Fort near Pune
- Date of death
- June 18
- Third arrest
- Ritesh Hange, 22, a friend of Chetan Chaudhary
- Earlier arrests
- Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary were arrested on June 23
- Police theory
- Investigators allege Agarwal was pushed from a cliff as part of a planned killing
- Earlier alleged attempt
- Police claim an attempt was made on June 14 to frighten Agarwal near a gorge using a false snake scare
- Relationship timeline
- Goyal and Agarwal reportedly became engaged on February 19; investigators allege Goyal had been dating Chaudhary since October
