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Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: Alleged Conspiracy at Pune’s Lohagad Fort
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Core Event – Fatal Fall and Alleged Murder Plot
On June 18, 2026, 26-year-old realtor Ketan Agarwal fell from a 400-foot gorge on Lohagad Fort near Pune, Maharashtra. Police now allege the incident was a pre-meditated killing. The Pune Rural Police chargesheet accuses Agarwal’s fiancée, Siya Pravin Goyal, her alleged lover Chetan Babulaal Chaudhary, and associate Ritesh Sanjay Hange of conspiring to push him off the cliff after coordinating through a fake Instagram account.
Background & Context – Engagement, Tattoo, and Wedding Plans
Agarwal and Goyal were engaged on February 19 and planned to marry in November 2026. In the days before the tragedy, Agarwal reportedly had a tattoo of Goyal’s name—either on his back or near his neck—as a birthday surprise for her June 19 celebration. Agarwal’s father, Vishal Agarwal, said families were preparing extensive gifts, including dozens of dresses and gold jewellery for Goyal.
Timeline
- February 19 – Engagement.
- June 18, 2026 – Agarwal falls; police later allege murder.
- June 19, 2026 – Planned birthday; tattoo intended as a gift.
- June 23, 2026 – Unnamed eyewitness records a statement after being threatened.
- Early September 2026 – Police file a 5,053-page chargesheet in Vadgaon Maval court.
- September 29, 2026 – Latest updates published; case moves forward.
Data & Statistics
- Chargesheet: 5,053 pages.
- Digital evidence examined: ?12 TB from phones, pen drives, and backups.
- Gift preparations disclosed: 28 dresses and 15 gold-jewellery sets.
Official Statements & Responses
Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill said photographs and technical data place Goyal, Chaudhary and Hange at the spot where Agarwal fell. The chargesheet attributes the push to Chaudhary, with Goyal allegedly kicking Agarwal’s leg to destabilize him. Police also allege the trio researched prior murders and methods to avoid detection, such as deleting chat histories and investigating mushroom poisoning. The material will be examined by the Vadgaon Maval court before charges are formally framed.
On-the-Ground Reports
An unnamed trekker reported seeing Chaudhary, in a thick hoodie despite summer heat, follow Agarwal and Goyal. The witness described Goyal kicking Agarwal’s leg and Chaudhary pushing him over the precipice. When confronted, Chaudhary allegedly warned, “Keep quiet, or I’ll throw you down from the fort too.” The witness delayed reporting for five days, citing fear of retaliation.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Date of death: Most sources cite June 18, 2026, while one report lists June 19, 2026.
- Tattoo location: Some outlets say the tattoo was on the back; others say just below the neck.
- The relevance of online searches on mushroom poisoning and prior murder cases remains to be established at trial.
Verbatim Quotes
- “When we went shopping for her engagement, we bought 28 dresses of her choice and 15 sets of gold jewellery for her,” — Vishal Agarwal
- “Keep quiet, or I'll throw you down from the fort too,” — Chetan
What’s Next – Judicial Proceedings
The chargesheet is before the Vadgaon Maval court. The court will review the documentary and digital evidence before deciding on the charges against Goyal, Chaudhary and Hange. Further hearings will address disputed details such as the exact date of death and tattoo placement.
