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In a case that reads like a Bollywood thriller, Pune police have cracked open what they now call a premeditated murder disguised as a trekking accident at the historic Lohagad Fort.
Ketan Vishal Agarwal, a 26-year-old director in a family-run real estate firm, died on June 18, 2026, after plunging approximately 350–400 feet into a gorge at the fort. His fiancée, Siya Goyal, initially told police he had slipped while taking photographs amid strong winds.
But investigators weren’t convinced — and what they uncovered is far more sinister.
The Unravelling
Suspicion first arose when police noticed inconsistencies in Goyal’s account of the incident. A deeper probe revealed that she had been in a secret relationship with Chetan Babulal Chaudhary, a 22-year-old man, for several months.
According to investigators, Goyal and Chaudhary viewed Ketan as an “obstacle” to their relationship. The couple allegedly hatched a plan to eliminate him and stage his death as a tragic accident.
A Palace Wedding That Never Happened
The irony is devastating. Ketan and Siya’s families had been planning an elaborate destination wedding at a palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan, scheduled for later this year. Wedding preparations were already well underway when the couple trekked to Lohagad Fort — a trip that would end in murder.
Not the First Attempt
Perhaps the most chilling detail: police believe this was not the first attempt on Ketan’s life. Reports indicate that the suspects may have tried to kill him once before, through a previously failed plan, the details of which remain under investigation.
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The Arrest
Both Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary have been arrested and are currently in police custody. They face charges of murder and criminal conspiracy. The investigation is ongoing, with police examining digital evidence including phone records and social media activity.
A Community in Shock
The Agarwal family, prominent in Pune’s business circles, is devastated. Friends and relatives who were preparing for a joyous wedding are now grappling with the reality that the bride-to-be allegedly orchestrated the groom’s murder.
The case has sparked intense discussion on social media, with many drawing comparisons to high-profile cases where intimate partners turned out to be perpetrators. It serves as a grim reminder that danger can sometimes come from the people closest to us.
What Happens Next?
Police are continuing their investigation, with a focus on establishing a complete timeline of the conspiracy and determining whether anyone else was involved. The suspects are expected to be produced before a magistrate in the coming days.
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