What was initially believed to be a tragic accident at Pune’s Lohagad Fort has taken a shocking turn, with investigators now treating the death of 26-year-old Ketan Vishal Agarwal as a suspected murder.
According to police, Agarwal may have been deliberately pushed into a valley by his fiancee, Siya Goyal, and an alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary. The incident occurred on June 19 during a trip to the historic fort, where a group of friends had gathered to celebrate Goyal’s birthday ahead of the couple’s planned wedding next month.
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Authorities said Agarwal fell nearly 350 feet into the valley and died from the impact. Initially, the case was considered an accidental fall. However, subsequent investigations reportedly uncovered evidence suggesting foul play.
Police now suspect that Goyal and Chaudhary conspired to kill Agarwal and stage the incident as an accident. Investigators further claim that the fatal fall may not have been their first attempt. According to preliminary findings, a similar plan to harm Agarwal was allegedly executed five days earlier but failed.
The new developments have transformed the case into a high-profile criminal investigation. Officials are examining the relationship between the accused and gathering evidence to determine whether the death was premeditated.
The revelation has stunned both local residents and those close to the victim, especially given that the couple was reportedly preparing for their wedding. Police continue to question those present during the fort visit and are piecing together the sequence of events that led to Agarwal’s death.
As the investigation progresses, authorities are expected to rely on witness statements, forensic evidence and digital records to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
