Fiancée, Lover Allegedly Secretly Married Before Businessman's Murder

The murder investigation of Pune-based realtor Ketan Agarwal has taken a dramatic turn with the Pune Rural Police currently probing the possibility that the prime accused, Siya Goyal, and her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary, were secretly married months before Agarwal's death. This revelation has emerged from the analysis of digital evidence, including WhatsApp chats, recovered from the mobile phones of Goyal and Chaudhary, who are already in judicial custody in connection with the June 18 killing. Ketan Agarwal, 25, was engaged to Siya Goyal, 20, and their wedding was scheduled for November 2026. However, investigators now suspect that Goyal and Chaudhary, 22, may have entered into a secret marriage approximately four months prior to Agarwal's death. This alleged secret union is believed to have been kept hidden from both families, even as wedding preparations with Ketan Agarwal continued. Sources indicate that police are actively trying to trace a marriage certificate and are examining recovered deleted photographs from a private Instagram account that reportedly show Siya and Chetan Chaudhary wearing wedding garlands. Two college friends of Goyal are also reportedly being scrutinized as they allegedly signed as witnesses to this purported marriage. The motive behind the alleged murder, according to investigators, was that Ketan Agarwal had become an obstacle to the relationship between Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary. The police have revealed that Goyal allegedly told them she did not want to marry Agarwal and believed his death would delay her own marriage plans by at least three years. Similarly, Chaudhary also reportedly desired more time before settling down with Goyal. Instead of calling off the arranged marriage and facing potential social embarrassment, the police allege they conspired to eliminate Ketan. Further details indicate a meticulously planned murder. Investigators believe Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary rehearsed the act of pushing Agarwal off a cliff at an open space near a club in Lullanagar before the incident. An earlier attempt to kill Ketan was reportedly made on June 14 at Lohagad Fort but failed. Following this, Ketan Agarwal returned home disturbed and questioned his father about whether Siya's background had been properly verified. The digital trail has been crucial in the investigation. Police found that both accused allegedly wiped conversations from their mobile phones, and forensic experts are working to recover deleted data. WhatsApp chats, Instagram messages, call records, location history, and internet search records are being meticulously examined. Some reports suggest that the duo may have even researched the Sonam Raghuvanshi murder case to plan Ketan Agarwal's murder in a way that would initially appear accidental. Siya Goyal's public persona in the months leading up to the murder is also under scrutiny. She maintained contact with Ketan Agarwal and his family, participated in wedding preparations, and even posted an emotional tribute after his death, projecting an image of a woman grieving her fiancé. However, police suspect this was a calculated act to conceal the truth. Chethan Chaudhary allegedly confessed that eloping was discussed but rejected because Siya feared it would tarnish her family's reputation. The extensive communication between Siya and Chetan, with thousands of calls and hours of conversations over six months, further supports the theory of a long-planned conspiracy. The couple allegedly used coded conversations, sign language, and nicknames to communicate and avoid detection. The initial report of Ketan Agarwal's death was treated as an accidental fall from Lohagad Fort near Lonavala on June 18, 2026. However, discrepancies in Siya Goyal's demeanor and subsequent investigations led to the arrest of both Goyal and Chaudhary on murder and conspiracy charges under sections 103 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). As the investigation continues, the alleged secret marriage remains a key focus, potentially adding a new dimension to the case and influencing the legal proceedings against Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary. The police are committed to verifying the authenticity of this marriage and its legal standing, which could significantly impact the case.

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