Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Ketan Agarwal’s Father Seeks Death Penalty, Suspects Wider Conspiracy
Ketan Agarwal died after he was allegedly pushed from Lohagad Fort in June.
Police arrested his fiancée Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary and Ritesh Hange.
The police have filed a chargesheet longer than 5,000 pages.
Investigators reportedly say the group used a fake Instagram account called “Mahi” to persuade Ketan to visit the fort.
Ketan’s father, Vishal Agarwal, has not yet read the full chargesheet.
He suspects that more members of Siya’s family may have been involved.
He wants the case to be tried quickly.
He has also asked for Ujjwal Nikam to become the special public prosecutor.
He is demanding the death penalty for those found responsible.
Vishal Agarwal suspects members of Siya Goyal’s family were involved in the alleged conspiracy to kill his son Ketan.
Pune Rural Police filed a more than 5,000-page chargesheet against Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary and Ritesh Hange.
Ketan Agarwal allegedly died after being pushed from Lohagad Fort on June 18.
Investigators reportedly said a fake Instagram account named “Mahi” was used to lure Ketan to the fort.
Vishal Agarwal is seeking a fast-track trial, Ujjwal Nikam’s appointment as special prosecutor and capital punishment for those convicted.
- Who
- Ketan Agarwal, his fiancée Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary and Ritesh Hange are central to the case; Ketan’s father is Vishal Agarwal.
- What
- Police filed a chargesheet alleging that Ketan was taken to Lohagad Fort and pushed to his death; his father alleges a wider family conspiracy.
- When
- Ketan died on June 18; the chargesheet was filed on the Saturday before September 22, and Vishal Agarwal spoke to PTI on Monday.
- Where
- The alleged killing occurred at Lohagad Fort in Pune, and the case is being investigated by Pune Rural Police.
- Why
- According to details cited from the chargesheet, a fake Instagram account named “Mahi” was allegedly used to persuade Ketan to go to the fort.
Father’s Wider-Conspiracy Suspicion
Chargesheet’s Named Accused
Who may have been involved
Father’s Wider-Conspiracy Suspicion
Vishal Agarwal suspects Siya Goyal’s parents, brother, uncle and aunt participated in the alleged murder conspiracy, though he said he must read the chargesheet before commenting further.
Chargesheet’s Named Accused
The chargesheet filed by Pune Rural Police names Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary and Ritesh Hange as accused; the report does not state that Siya’s other relatives were charged.
Trial and punishment
Father’s Wider-Conspiracy Suspicion
Vishal Agarwal wants a fast-track trial and capital punishment for those responsible for Ketan’s death.
Chargesheet’s Named Accused
The report says the police investigation and chargesheet have proceeded, but it does not report any decision on a fast-track trial, special prosecutor or sentence.
- Victim
- Ketan Agarwal, a Pune realtor
- Main accused named in chargesheet
- Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary and Ritesh Hange
- Chargesheet length
- More than 5,000 pages
- Date of death
- June 18
- Location
- Lohagad Fort, Pune
- Father’s demands
- A fast-track trial, appointment of Ujjwal Nikam as special public prosecutor and capital punishment for those responsible
- Additional allegation
- Vishal Agarwal suspects Siya Goyal’s father, mother, brother, uncle and aunt were involved