Music composer and singer Amaal Mallik reacts to the Pune murder case involving businessman Ketan Agarwal. In posts on social media, he condemns the alleged killing and expresses sympathy for Agrawal, describing him as someone who appeared happy and welcoming. Mallik also directly addresses women, urging support for fighting oppression while distinguishing that struggle from behavior he characterizes as manipulative or lacking accountability. He argues that labels such as “toxic” should not be used to avoid personal responsibility, and he says physical abuse on either side is harmful.
On the circumstances of the case, Mallik questions the accused’s alleged actions and planning, writing that the “amount of effort” taken to kill Agrawal is “insane.” He suggests that if a woman felt unable to pursue a relationship, she could have communicated and involved family rather than escalating to violence. Mallik further comments on India’s legal system, saying laws protecting women are comparatively strong but should not be misused or manipulated.
Police allegations cited across coverage state that Agrawal, 26, was allegedly killed during a trip to Lohagad Fort, with his fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary, accused of conspiring in the murder.
