New Delhi: What was initially believed to be a tragic trekking accident near Pune has now emerged as an alleged murder plot involving a young businessman, his fiancee and her alleged lover.
Twenty six year old Ketan Agarwal had travelled to Lohagad Fort on June 18 with his fiancee, Siya Goyal, for a trek. Investigators now claim that during the outing, he was pushed into a gorge by Siya and her alleged partner, Chetan Chaudhary, in an attempt to make the incident appear accidental.
Ketan and Siya were engaged and reportedly preparing for a lavish wedding later this year. According to reports, the families had planned an elaborate celebration in Rajasthan, including booking an expensive venue and arranging chartered flights for guests.
Following the incident, Siya allegedly informed authorities that Ketan had slipped while posing for photographs near the edge of the fort and fallen into the gorge. However, the investigation later uncovered evidence that pointed towards foul play.
Police stated on Tuesday that the incident was part of a planned conspiracy and that the accused attempted to mislead investigators by presenting the death as a trekking mishap.
Both Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary have since been arrested in connection with the case and further investigation is underway.
Ketan Agarwal was the Director and Chief Marketing Officer of Success Group, a Pune based family run real estate company. He held a Master of Science degree in Entrepreneurship from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business and had completed his Bachelor of Business Administration from Symbiosis University.
He was known for his interest in innovation and sustainability, with a focus on projects aimed at combining economic growth with environmentally conscious development.
