New Delhi: The investigation into the death of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal has uncovered allegations of an elaborate and carefully planned conspiracy involving his fiancée Siya Goyal and her alleged partner Chetan Chaudhary.
According to investigators, the plot to kill Agarwal had been in the making for nearly six months before it culminated at Lohagad Fort near Pune on June 18, 2025. Police believe the accused maintained constant communication during this period, exchanging more than 2,000 phone calls lasting a combined 238 hours.
Authorities allege that the couple had visited the fort on earlier occasions with the intention of carrying out the crime but failed to go through with it. During questioning, both accused have reportedly offered conflicting accounts, each attempting to place responsibility on the other.
Investigators claim that after two unsuccessful attempts, Chetan Chaudhary allegedly decided to take control of the plan himself. Police sources allege that during the final visit to the fort, a pre arranged signal had been agreed upon between the two accused. According to the investigation, Siya Goyal bending down near the edge of the fort was meant to indicate the moment to act.
Police allege that Ketan Agarwal was then pushed into a gorge approximately 600 feet below, resulting in his death. The investigation further suggests that the accused had selected the location in advance after multiple visits to the site.
Investigators are also examining the disappearance of Agarwal’s passport months before the incident, suspecting it may have been linked to the larger conspiracy. A planned overseas trip involving the victim had reportedly been cancelled following the loss of the document.
Family members of Chetan Chaudhary have denied the allegations and maintain that he has been falsely implicated in the case. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to analyse digital evidence, call records and statements from those involved.
Police have stressed that the allegations are part of an active investigation and will ultimately be tested in court.
