Pune Fort Murder: Accused Siya Goyal's Parents Demand Harshest Punishment

The murder of Pune-based businessman Ketan Agarwal, 26, at Lohagad Fort has taken a dramatic turn with his fiancée, Siya Goyal, 20, and her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary, 22, being arrested and accused of a pre-planned conspiracy. The incident, initially reported as an accidental fall on June 18, was reclassified as murder by the Pune Rural Police following inconsistencies in Siya's statements and mounting evidence. In a striking development that has gripped national attention, Siya Goyal's parents, Pravin Goyal and Pooja Goyal, have made emotional public statements, asserting that their daughter should face the harshest possible punishment if found guilty. Pravin Goyal stated that if his daughter is proven responsible for Ketan's death, she should be pushed from the same fort from where Ketan fell. Similarly, Pooja Goyal, Siya's mother, echoed these sentiments, demanding the death penalty for whoever is found guilty, even if it is her own daughter. Both parents expressed profound grief for Ketan, whom they considered like a son, and claimed complete unawareness of Siya's alleged relationship with Chetan Chaudhary or any reluctance on her part to marry Ketan Agarwal. The police investigation has unearthed a web of deceit and elaborate planning. According to investigators, Siya Goyal was unwilling to proceed with her marriage to Ketan Agarwal, seeing him as an obstacle to her relationship with Chetan Chaudhary. The duo allegedly meticulously planned the murder, including multiple reconnaissance visits to Lohagad Fort to identify a 'dead point'—a location where a fall would likely be fatal. Evidence includes CCTV footage showing Chetan Chaudhary, disguised in a hoodie, trailing Siya and Ketan at the fort, and communication records revealing over 2,000 to 4,400 phone calls between Siya and Chetan over a period of six months, amounting to hundreds of hours of conversation. Furthermore, police suspect that the fatal push on June 18 was not the first attempt on Ketan's life. An earlier alleged attempt occurred on June 14 at the same fort, where Siya reportedly pushed Ketan, but he miraculously survived by clutching onto a tree. She then allegedly fabricated a story about saving him from a snake to cover her tracks. Investigators claim Siya and Chetan met at a cafe in Pune on June 18 to finalize their deadly plan before heading to the fort. Upon their arrest, both Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary reportedly engaged in a blame game during police questioning. Siya allegedly accused Chetan of masterminding the murder, while Chetan claimed Siya coerced him into the act. However, police officials indicate that initial evidence points towards Siya as the alleged mastermind behind the conspiracy. Ketan Agarwal's family had raised suspicions early on due to inconsistencies in Siya's account of the 'accidental' fall, which prompted the deeper investigation. The families of Ketan and Siya were deeply involved in preparations for a lavish destination wedding in Udaipur, scheduled for November, with arrangements including booking a palace and private jets for guests. This background adds a tragic dimension to the case, highlighting the drastic measures allegedly taken to prevent the impending marriage. Chetan Chaudhary's father, Babulal Chaudhary, has maintained his son's innocence, claiming Chetan is being falsely framed by Siya. The Pune Rural Police continue their investigation, and both Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary have been remanded to seven-day police custody until June 29. The Maharashtra government is reportedly considering forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to expedite the probe, and renowned public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam may be appointed to handle the case, underscoring the high-profile nature and gravity of this murder. The evolving details of the case continue to shock the public and media alike, as the quest for justice for Ketan Agarwal intensifies.

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