Source TOI
PUNE — The investigation into the shocking murder of 25-year-old Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal has taken a dramatic turn following the emergence of a viral video. The footage, which shows co-accused Siya Goyal (20) and her boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary (22) together at a cricket stadium, has placed the duo squarely back in the public and investigative spotlight.
The video surfaced on social media just as Pune Rural Police intensified their probe into the chilling conspiracy. Authorities believe the footage provides crucial context regarding the depth and timeline of the relationship between Siya and Chetan before the crime.
Cricket Connection and Family Interrogations
According to investigators, the link between the two accused tracing back to the cricket field is not a coincidence. Police revealed that Chetan Chaudhary was initially introduced to Siya’s family through her brother, Sahil, after the two men struck up a friendship playing cricket together in 2024. Over time, Chetan allegedly used this sporting connection to build a closer relationship with Siya.
The revelation of the stadium video coincided with a major crackdown by the Lonavala Rural Police, who summoned Siya’s parents, Pravin and Puja Goyal, along with her brother Sahil, for extensive questioning. This followed a grueling 10-hour interrogation of Sahil, who reportedly admitted to investigators that he had known about his sister’s clandestine relationship with Chetan for months and had unsuccessfully pressured her to end it due to her engagement to Ketan.
A Meticulously Planned Plot
Ketan Agarwal died on June 18 after falling from a steep cliff at the historic Lohagad Fort near Pune. Initially reported by Siya as a tragic trekking accident where her fiancé simply slipped, subsequent digital forensics and CCTV trails quickly shattered her alibi.
The Signal: Investigators allege that upon reaching a specific viewpoint at the fort, Siya gave a pre-decided hand gesture to Chetan, who had covertly followed the couple while hiding his identity under a hoodie. Chetan then allegedly blindsided and pushed an unsuspecting Ketan into the 400-foot gorge.
Police officials stated that Chetan actively instigated Siya to eliminate Ketan because she was deeply unhappy with the upcoming arranged marriage, which was scheduled for November. In an attempt to evade justice, the couple systematically wiped their phone chat histories and recycle bins before and after the incident. The devices have since been sent to a forensic laboratory for data recovery.
Fast-Track Court and Special Prosecutor Appointed
As public outrage mounts over the cold-blooded nature of the crime, political intervention has accelerated the judicial process. Ketan’s father, Vishal Agarwal, met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to demand stringent action.
The state government has accepted the family’s requests to try the case in a fast-track court. Notably, renowned criminal lawyer Ujjwal Nikam has been appointed as the special public prosecutor to handle the trial, ensuring that the legal proceedings move forward with maximum urgency. Both Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary remain in police custody as the investigation continues to uncover more pieces of the conspiracy.
To watch how the digital trail and cafe CCTV footage unravelled the initial accident alibi, you can view this report on How Siya Killed Ketan: Exposing the Lohagad Fort Murder Plot. This detailed video breakdown details how the Pune Police mapped the silent signals and pre-planned steps used by the accused.
