Police plan gait analysis and crime-scene reconstruction in Ketan Agarwal murder case

Pune: Pune Rural Police are considering using gait analysis as part of the investigation into the alleged murder of businessman Ketan Agarwal. The forensic technique, which analyses a person’s unique walking pattern, has previously been used in several high-profile criminal investigations, including the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh in Bengaluru.Investigators are planning to conduct a gait analysis of accused Chetan Choudhary after CCTV footage from Lohagad Fort captured a person resembling him near the scene around the time of the incident. Police are also expected to recreate the sequence of events at the fort as part of the investigation.What Is Gait Analysis?Gait analysis is used when investigators are unable to establish a person’s identity through conventional methods such as facial recognition. The technique compares an individual’s walking style, posture and body movements with CCTV footage or other video recordings.The method came into focus during the investigation into the 2017 murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh in Bengaluru. Since the assailant’s face was concealed by a helmet, the Karnataka Special Investigation Team (SIT) recreated the crime scene after the arrest of accused Parashuram Waghmare. Investigators recorded his movements while he wore clothing similar to that seen in the CCTV footage, and forensic experts compared his gait with the surveillance videos as part of the investigation.Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: Accused Siya Goyal & Chetan Choudhary Rehearsed Crime Before Pushing Ketan Off Lohagad Fort, Says Pune Police Recent Uses…The technique was also used during the probe into the 2021 Saki Naka rape and murder case in Mumbai, reflecting its increasing use in complex investigations where suspects attempt to conceal their identities.Forensic experts say gait analysis is generally used as corroborative evidence rather than as standalone proof. It is examined alongside CCTV footage, witness statements, digital evidence and other forensic findings.As part of the process, investigators recreate the sequence of events at the crime scene in the presence of the accused. The exercise is video-recorded and carried out in the presence of independent witnesses. Experts then analyse factors such as the accused’s walking pattern, posture, body language, height and limb movement and compare them with footage collected during the investigation.What Is Gait Analysis? Know The Forensic Technique Used In Ketan Agarwal Murder Probe Examination Could Establish Certain Facts…Police believe the examination could help establish whether the person seen in the CCTV footage is the accused. However, the findings will form only one part of the overall evidence collected in the case.Ketan Agarwal died after falling from a cliff at Lohagad Fort on June 18. The incident was initially treated as an accidental fall, but Pune Rural Police later registered a murder case and arrested Agarwal’s fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her alleged partner, Chetan Choudhary. The investigation is ongoing, and the allegations against the accused are yet to be tested in court.

Ketan Agarwal was allegedly pushed into a gorge from the Lohagad Fort near Pune by his fiancee, Siya Goyal, and her lover, Chetan Chaudhary.

Police are employing gait analysis on Chetan Chaudhry, accused of pushing realtor Ketan Agarwal off Lohagarh Fort. This forensic technique will compare his walking pattern to a hooded figure seen on CCTV near the crime scene. Chaudhry, allegedly acting for Agarwal's fiancée Siya Goyal, faces a fresh crime scene reconstruction. Investigators are also seeking his clothing from the day of the incident as the case progresses towards a fast-track trial.

As the investigation enters a crucial forensic phase, police have informed a court that they now intend to conduct a gait analysis of co-accused Chetan Chaudhary.

Police are employing forensic gait analysis to verify claims of accused Chetan Chaudhary being near Lohagad Fort on the day of Ketan Agrawal's death. A fresh crime scene reconstruction with Chaudhary is planned, alongside efforts to recover his alleged attire. Both Chaudhary and co-accused Siya Goyal are in police custody until July 3 as the investigation into the alleged murder continues.

The Lonavala Rural Police on Tuesday said they would conduct a gait analysis of the accused, Chetan Chaudhary, in the Ketan Agarwal murder case.#WATCH | Lonavala, Maharashtra: Ketan Agarwal murder case | Accused Chetan Chaudhary has been brought to Lonavala Rural Police Station for investigation. pic.twitter.com/cUaj4iQAiG— ANI (@ANI) June 30, 2026 What is Gait Analysis?Gait analysis is the study of human movement while walking or running. It is mostly used by police to identify suspects captured in videos or CCTV footage. It helps analyse a person's walking pattern and is used to identify suspects by examining features such as stride length, posture and limb movement.Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: Alleged Destruction Of Ketan's Passport Under Pune Rural Police Scanner Chaudhary captured on CCTV at Lohagad FortAccording to the police, the analysis became necessary because Chaudhary was allegedly spotted wearing a hoodie to conceal his identity on the day of the incident at Lohagad Fort.Reportedly, the police plan to recreate the CCTV footage by making Chaudhary wear a similar hoodie and walk through the same location at the fort in a similar manner.The police will then compare Chaudhary's movements in the CCTV footage with the recreated video to determine whether the walking patterns match.Ketan Agrawal Murder Case: Pune Court Extends Police Custody Of Siya Goyal & Chetan Chaudhary Till July 3 Police custody till July 3Meanwhile, the Vadgaon Maval Court on Monday remanded accused Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary to police custody till July 3 in connection with the case.Advocate Vipul Dushing, representing Goyal, said the prosecution had sought seven days of police custody, but the court granted custody till July 3 after hearing submissions from both sides.Earlier, the Lonavala Rural Police on Sunday seized Chaudhary's two-wheeler. According to police, the vehicle was allegedly used by him to travel from Pune to Lohagad Fort. In addition to the two-wheeler, authorities also recovered the hoodie and headphones that the accused was allegedly wearing on the day of the incident.