Pune Lohagad Fort murder case: courts remand accused as police seize vehicle, plan inquiry

Pune: The Pune Rural Police have seized a Kia Seltos SUV belonging to the family of prime accused Siya Goyal as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged murder of 26-year-old Ketan Agarwal. The vehicle has been sent for forensic examination after investigators suspected it may have been used by the accused before the incident at Lohagad Fort.Vehicle to Undergo Forensic ExaminationAccording to police sources, investigators believe the SUV may have been used by Siya Goyal and co-accused Chetan Chaudhary while travelling to Lohagad Fort or during meetings held before the alleged murder. The forensic examination is expected to help determine whether the vehicle contains any evidence linked to the case.Officials said the vehicle will be examined for fingerprints, biological evidence and other forensic material that could help establish the movements of the accused. The findings will be matched with CCTV footage, mobile phone records, witness statements and other evidence collected during the investigation.Pune Police just seized the Kia Seltos belonging to Siya Goyal’s family.No more soft corner being a woman..Probe is no longer soft. Vehicle taken for forensic examination as investigation intensifies.Ketan Agarwal was pushed off Lohagad Fort. His fiancée and her boyfriend… pic.twitter.com/03mlZYsIOc— The Forgotten ‘Man’ ‍⚖️ (@SamSiff) July 23, 2026 Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: Eyewitness Accounts Help Police Piece Together Sequence Of Events Case Took Turn from Accidental Death to Murder ProbeThe case dates back to June 18, when Ketan Agarwal died after falling from a cliff at Lohagad Fort. The incident was initially treated as an accidental fall. However, following the investigation, Pune Rural Police alleged that it was a planned murder. Ketan's fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her alleged boyfriend, Chetan Chaudhary, were arrested on June 23 in connection with the case.Police have been reconstructing the sequence of events through eyewitness statements, digital evidence and forensic analysis. Investigators have also alleged that the accused deleted mobile phone chats and other digital communication after the incident. The seized Kia Seltos is the latest piece of evidence being examined as part of the probe. Earlier Investigation Suggested Change in Alleged PlanIn the previous update on the case, Pune Rural Police had claimed that the initial plan was to leave Ketan permanently disabled so that Siya could avoid marrying him. According to investigators, the alleged conspiracy later escalated into a plan to kill him. Police are continuing their investigation, and the forensic examination of the vehicle is expected to provide further inputs into the case.

Pune: The Pune Rural Police have recorded statements from several eyewitnesses in the alleged murder of 26-year-old Ketan Agarwal at Lohagad Fort. Officials said the statements are helping investigators reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the June 18 incident and are proving crucial to the ongoing probe.According to police, an eyewitness is not necessarily someone who saw the alleged crime take place. Investigators said people who witnessed events before, during or immediately after the incident can also provide valuable information that helps establish the chain of events. Officials added that the witness statements are being used to track the movements and behaviour of Ketan and the accused before and after the incident.Pune Egg Prices Soar: Protein Lovers & Households Feel The Heat As Eggs Touch ₹10 EachInvestigation Shifts to Digital and Forensic EvidenceThe investigation has now moved beyond the spot inspection, with police focusing on matching physical evidence with digital evidence. Officials are examining CCTV footage, mobile phone records and forensic findings while recreating the events leading up to the alleged murder.Investigators have also alleged that the accused deleted their chats and other digital communication after the incident. Police are probing whether Siya also deleted data from Ketan's mobile phone after taking it from him shortly before the alleged push. The mobile phones of both accused have been sent for forensic examination, and their internet and call records are also being analysed.VIDEO: Pune Congress Stages Black Flag Protest Over Jantar Mantar CrackdownCase Turned From Accidental Death to Alleged MurderThe case was initially treated as a fatal fall from Lohagad Fort. However, the investigation later led police to register it as an alleged premeditated murder. Investigators claim Ketan was pushed off a cliff as part of a conspiracy involving his fiancée, Siya, and her boyfriend, Chetan. Both were arrested on June 23.Police said Ketan and Siya got engaged on February 19 and were scheduled to marry later this year. During the investigation, officers found that Siya had allegedly been in a relationship with Chetan since October last year and no longer wanted to continue with the marriage.Police have also alleged that the accused rehearsed the crime a few days before the incident at an open area near a lounge in Pune's Lulla Nagar. The investigation is ongoing, and officials said all available evidence is being examined to establish the complete sequence of events.

Pune: The two accused in the Ketan Agarwal murder case allegedly surveyed multiple locations, including Tiger Point in Lonavala and Visapur Fort, before choosing Lohagad Fort as the site to execute their plan, Pune Rural Police said on Tuesday. According to police, the accused, Siya Goyal and her friend Chetan Chaudhary, shared photographs of various locations and assessed which site would best help portray the death as an accident while leaving behind minimal evidence.Police claimed the duo initially planned to injure Agarwal in a staged accident to postpone the Bali trip but later abandoned the idea, fearing he could expose them if he survived. Investigators said the alleged conspiracy gained urgency ahead of the trip, which was eventually cancelled.WATCH: Pune Cab Driver Asks Three Women To 'Adjust' For His Friend Mid-Ride; When They Refuse, He Tells Them To ‘Book Another Cab’ The probe has revealed that the accused allegedly conducted internet searches, watched crime related movie and discussed different methods before deciding that pushing the victim off a cliff would make the death appear accidental.According to police, Goyal had earlier visited Lohagad Fort with Agarwal to recce and made an unsuccessful attempt to kill him on June 14. After that failed, investigators claim Chaudhary joined the execution of the plan; finally, on June 18, the two pushed Ketan into a gorge at Lohagad Fort, resulting in his death.Pune Crime Branch Cracks Down On Prostitution Racket Near Navale Bridge, Rescues 9 Women; 2 Arrested Police have ruled out any contract killing angle so far, saying the alleged motive was to eliminate Agarwal, whom the accused considered an obstacle to their relationship.Both Goyal and Chaudhary are currently in judicial custody at Yerawada Central Jail while further investigation is underway.Ketan Agarwal was allegedly murdered at Lohagad Fort near Pune on June 18 by his fiancee, Siya and her friend and alleged lover, Chetan Babulal Chaudhary. The investigation into the case is ongoing. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary planned to injure Ketan Agarwal to delay his wedding. They later decided to kill him and chose Lohagad Fort for the act. The couple researched methods and visited locations to ensure the death appeared accidental. Goyal allegedly stole Agarwal's passport, cancelling their Bali trip. Chaudhary joined Goyal in pushing Agarwal off a cliff on June 18.

Pune: The investigation into the alleged murder of Ketan Agarwal at Lohagad Fort has uncovered that the accused, Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, had first considered seriously injuring him in a staged accident before allegedly deciding to kill him, according to police sources.Investigators said the initial plan was to leave Ketan permanently disabled by making the incident appear accidental. Police believe the accused wanted the injuries to provide a reason for cancelling Ketan and Siya's planned Bali trip on June 6 and their upcoming wedding without raising suspicion among family members.Pune Bans Entry Of Heavy Vehicles During Monsoon To Prevent Traffic CongestionAccused allegedly explored several ways to avoid suspicionDuring the investigation, police found that the duo discussed different ways to stage the incident. They allegedly considered creating a fake accident or robbery in which Ketan would suffer life-changing injuries. According to investigators, Siya believed that if Ketan lost a limb, convincing her family to call off the marriage would become easier.Police sources further revealed that the accused wanted to avoid leaving behind evidence that could point to murder. Investigators said they looked for methods that would make Ketan's death appear accidental. They also claimed that Siya searched online to find out whether slow poison could be detected during an investigation.Several locations surveyed before Lohagad Fort was chosenAs their alleged plan progressed, the duo began looking for suitable locations around Lonavala. Police said they visited several places, including Tiger Point and Visapur Fort, before finally selecting Lohagad Fort.According to investigators, the idea of pushing Ketan from Lohagad Fort had already been discussed before May 31. On that day, Siya and Ketan visited the fort, but police believe the visit was only to study the location, the surroundings and possible exit routes. Investigators said she allegedly chose not to act that day because she feared the risks involved.After more discussions with Chetan, Lohagad Fort was allegedly confirmed as the location for carrying out the crime.Pune VIDEOS: 'How Did A New Road Collapse?' Pimpri-Chinchwad Residents Slam PCMC After Ravet-Kiwale Stretch Caves InSecond attempt abandoned before alleged murder on June 18Police said Siya and Ketan returned to the fort on June 14. However, the alleged plan was again abandoned. During questioning, investigators claimed Siya told them she backed out after noticing a snake near the spot where they intended to carry out the act.The investigation also found that Ketan had planned to celebrate Siya's birthday at a resort in Mahabaleshwar on June 19. Police believe the accused decided to carry out their alleged plan a day earlier, on June 18, to avoid making that trip.Police claim accused rehearsed plan before executionInvestigators further claimed that between June 14 and June 18, Siya and Chetan repeatedly rehearsed how they would allegedly push a person from a height at Beverly Hills in Pune. Police said the two also reviewed why their earlier attempts had failed before allegedly carrying out the murder at Lohagad Fort on June 18.The investigation is ongoing, and police are continuing to examine the sequence of events and gather further evidence in the case.

A fresh video from the engagement ceremony of Ketan Agarwal and Siya Goyal has surfaced on social media, drawing attention amid the ongoing murder investigation. Watch Video: 'Ketan Agarwal Is Caring & Kind,' Said Siya Goyal During Engagement Ceremony pic.twitter.com/xMy79rhfQg— Pune First (@Pune_First) July 20, 2026 In the video, Goyal, who is accused of murdering Agarwal with her boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary, is seen describing him as "caring and kind".  Agarwal, a 26-year-old realtor, died after falling from a cliff at Lohagad Fort, a scenic spot popular with tourists and trekkers in Pune district, on June 18. What was initially believed to be an accidental fall later turned into a murder investigation. VIRAL VIDEO: Spain & Argentina Fans Engage In Heated Brawl In Pune; Ronaldo Fan Steals The Show Police has alleged that Goyal (20) and Chaudhary (22) conspired to push Agarwal off the cliff. Both have been arrested and are facing charges in connection with the case. Case should be heard in fast-track courtMeanwhile, Vishal Agarwal, Ketan's father, has appealed for the case to be heard in a fast-track court to ensure speedy justice for the family and demanded the strictest punishment for the two accused arrested for the crime.He expressed satisfaction over the pace and direction of the ongoing police probe into the high-profile murder case, which has attracted nationwide attention, but sought speedy justice.Pune: SPPU Hosts First Comprehensive National Seminar On Transgender Identity And Inclusion "My son should get justice at the earliest, and the culprits should get the maximum punishment. The investigation is going in the right direction and the case should be tried in a fast-track court," he said. Mittals may be part of the conspiracyHe maintained the match was arranged through his uncle Narendra Mittal and his wife, who had given positive feedback about the prospective bride."The matchmaking was done by my uncle Narendra Mittal and his wife. They assured us that Siya was a cultured and well-mannered woman. Based on those assurances, we went ahead and fixed the marriage," he stated.Pune: Thousands Join ISKCON's Grand Jagannath Rath Yatra On Tilak Road |PHOTOS Asked whether the Mittals may have part of the entire conspiracy, he said, "It may be possible."