Pune Fort Murder: Police Interrogate Siya Goyal's Family Over Fiance's Death

The murder of 26-year-old Pune-based real estate businessman Ketan Agarwal at Lohagad Fort has become a high-profile criminal investigation, with police summoning his fiancée Siya Goyal's parents and brother for questioning. Agarwal was allegedly pushed off a cliff at the historic fort on June 18, 2026, a crime for which his fiancée, 20-year-old Siya Goyal, and her alleged lover, 22-year-old Chetan Chaudhary, have been arrested and charged with murder and criminal conspiracy. The initial report to the Lonavala Rural Police on June 18, 2026, suggested that Ketan had accidentally slipped and fallen 400 feet into a gorge while trekking at Lohagad Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site located approximately 50 km from Pune. Siya Goyal herself informed the police about the supposed accident. However, Ketan's family expressed strong suspicions about the circumstances of his death, prompting a deeper investigation by the police. Investigators quickly uncovered a meticulously planned conspiracy. A crucial breakthrough came from CCTV footage near the fort's ticket counter, which showed Ketan and Siya walking towards the trekking route, followed at a distance by a man wearing a hoodie and headset, later identified as Chetan Chaudhary. The suspicious sight of a hooded man in 33-degree Celsius heat raised immediate red flags. Further technical evidence, including extensive call records, revealed that Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary had exchanged over 4,400 phone calls in the six months leading up to the murder, indicating a deep relationship and detailed planning. Police allege that the motive behind the murder was Siya Goyal's unwillingness to marry Ketan Agarwal due to her relationship with Chetan Chaudhary. The investigation has revealed a chilling series of prior attempts and actions to eliminate Ketan. It is alleged that Siya Goyal made at least two previous attempts to push Ketan off the same fort on May 31 and June 14, 2026. In one instance, Ketan reportedly survived by grabbing onto a bush, with Siya allegedly fabricating a story about saving him from a snake. Furthermore, Siya is accused of sabotaging Ketan's planned pre-wedding photoshoot trip to Bali by mysteriously stealing his passport. The questioning of Siya Goyal's family has become a significant development in the ongoing probe. Her brother, Sahil Goyal, was interrogated for nearly 10 hours on Friday, June 26, 2026, by the Lonavala Police. Police sources indicate that they are cross-checking information regarding Siya's relationship with Chetan Chaudhary and whether her family was aware of it. While Sahil Goyal reportedly told police that his sister never expressed any dislike for Ketan, and the family would have called off the wedding if she had, officials confirmed Sahil knows Chetan. Siya's mother, Pooja Goyal, also stated that the family never saw any signs of Siya being unhappy with the marriage and that Siya always spoke fondly of Ketan. However, Ketan Agarwal's family has raised questions about whether others were aware of the alleged relationship between Siya and Chetan, claiming it had lasted over a year and demanding a wider probe. Adding a dramatic twist to the case, both Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary have begun accusing each other during interrogation. Chetan reportedly claimed his intention was only to elope with Siya, and she was the one who insisted on the murder. Conversely, Siya has placed full blame on Chetan, stating the killing was his idea and that he cried after an earlier attempt failed. The families involved have also made strong public statements. Siya Goyal's parents have expressed profound grief and stated that if their daughter is proven guilty, she should receive the harshest possible punishment, even suggesting she be pushed from the same cliff where Ketan died. Ketan Agarwal's father, Vishal Agarwal, has called for a fast-track trial and the strictest punishment for those responsible. The Maharashtra government has reportedly decided to conduct the murder trial in a fast-track court following Ketan's family's request for speedy action. Chetan Chaudhary's father, Babulal Chaudhary, however, maintains his son's innocence, claiming he is being falsely framed and that his family never met Siya Goyal. Both accused remain in police custody until June 29, 2026, as the investigation continues.

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