NEW DELHI: What began as an engagement that was meant to culminate in a lavish wedding has now turned into a murder investigation that has shocked Pune. Police allege that businessman Ketan Agrawal was killed by his fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary, after multiple failed attempts.Investigators claim the alleged conspiracy unfolded over nearly eight months, beginning after Siya and Chetan first met at a Diwali party in 2025. According to Pune Rural Police, the two grew close and remained in frequent contact, exchanging more than 2,000 phone calls and spending around 238 hours speaking to each other over six months.Investigators further claim Siya was reluctant to proceed with the marriage and was under pressure from her family to go ahead with the wedding plans. The case initially appeared to be a trekking accident after Ketan fell from Lohagad Fort on June 18, but CCTV footage, call records and witness statements later led police to suspect a premeditated conspiracy.A key breakthrough came when investigators reviewed CCTV footage from Lohagad Fort and allegedly spotted a hooded man trailing Ketan and Siya on the day of the incident. Police later identified the man as Chetan Chaudhary, leading to a deeper probe into the circumstances surrounding Ketan’s death.
Timeline of events
- Diwali 2025: Police claim Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary first met at a Diwali party and subsequently developed a close friendship.
- Following months: Investigators allege the two remained in constant contact, exchanging 2,004 phone calls and spending around 238 hours speaking to each other. Police suspect discussions relating to Ketan Agrawal took place during this period.
- February 2026: Siya and Ketan got engaged. Their families began preparations for a grand wedding ceremony scheduled for November in Udaipur.
- May 31, 2026: Ketan and Siya visited Lohagad Fort. Police claim Siya allegedly first conceived the idea of killing Ketan after seeing him seated near the edge of the fort.
- June 4, 2026: Investigators say Siya again urged Ketan to visit Lohagad Fort, but the trip did not take place after his mother objected.
- June 6, 2026: Police allege Siya deliberately misplaced Ketan’s passport ahead of a planned Bali pre-wedding photoshoot, causing the trip to be cancelled.
- Before June 14, 2026: Investigators claim Siya and Chetan met at a café and discussed plans to kill Ketan, identifying possible locations at Lohagad Fort.
- June 14, 2026: Police suspect an initial attempt to kill Ketan was made at Lohagad Fort. Investigators allege Siya tried to push him off a cliff, but he survived after grabbing a bush. Police claim she then raised an alarm about seeing a snake and described the incident as accidental.
- June 18, 2026: Police allege Siya and Chetan carried out the conspiracy at Lohagad Fort, resulting in Ketan Agrawal’s death. The incident was initially treated as an accidental fall.
- After the death: Investigators examined CCTV footage, call records, digital communications and witness statements, leading them to suspect foul play and uncover the alleged conspiracy.
- Current status: Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary have been arrested and remanded to police custody until June 29. The investigation remains ongoing.
