Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Police Allege Fake Instagram Plot Led to Lohagad Death
Police say Ketan Agarwal’s death at Lohagad Fort was not an accident.
They allege that three people planned to kill him.
Police say there was an earlier attempt on June 14, but Ketan survived by holding on to a bush.
Investigators allege that Siya then used a fake Instagram account called “Mahi” to make Ketan return to the fort.
They say the visit was presented as a surprise birthday plan.
Police allege that Chetan joined Siya at the fort on June 18.
They say Ketan was pushed and kicked, causing him to fall to his death.
The case is supported by digital evidence, CCTV footage, forensic material and witness statements, according to the chargesheet.
Pune Rural Police filed a 5,053-page chargesheet alleging that Ketan Agarwal’s death was a planned murder.
Investigators named Ketan’s fiancée Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary and Ritesh Hange as accused.
Police allege an earlier attempt was made on June 14, when Siya tried to push Ketan from Lohagad Fort.
Investigators say a fake Instagram account called “Mahi” was used to lure Ketan back to the fort on June 18.
Police allege Siya pushed Ketan and Chetan kicked him, causing his fatal fall from an isolated section of the fort.
- Who
- Ketan Agarwal died in the incident; police named Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary and Ritesh Hange as accused.
- What
- Pune Rural Police allege that Ketan was killed in a planned attack disguised as an accidental fall.
- When
- The alleged final attack occurred on June 18; police also cite an earlier alleged attempt on June 14.
- Where
- Lohagad Fort in Maharashtra, with locations around Lonavala also examined during the alleged planning.
- Why
- Police allege that the accused selected the fort because a fatal fall could be portrayed as an accident.
- Chargesheet length
- 5,053 pages
- Victim
- Ketan Agarwal, 26
- Accused
- Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary and Ritesh Hange
- Alleged final incident
- June 18 at Lohagad Fort
- Earlier alleged attempt
- June 14, when police say Ketan survived an attempted push
- Digital method alleged
- A fake Instagram account named “Mahi” allegedly helped lure Ketan to the fort
- Evidence cited
- Instagram and WhatsApp conversations, deleted communications, phone data, call records, CCTV, forensic material and witness statements