New details emerging in the Ketan Agarwal death case indicate that Agarwal harbored significant doubts about his fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her relationship with another man, Chetan Chaudhary, prior to his alleged murder. According to police, Ketan had expressed these concerns to his father, Vishal Agarwal, questioning if a thorough background check had been conducted before their arranged marriage.
Ketan Agarwal, who was set to marry Siya in November, reportedly told his father that Siya's phone was often busy and she frequently mentioned Chetan Chaudhary in their conversations. He suspected she was involved with someone else. Despite these misgivings, the family initially dismissed them, believing there was no cause for alarm given their acquaintance with the Goyal family through relatives.
Timeline of Growing Concerns
The couple's engagement took place in February at a hotel in Pune. However, Ketan's unease escalated after a planned pre-wedding trip to Bali was canceled on June 6. He confided in his father that Siya had begun picking fights over minor issues. Vishal Agarwal tried to reassure his son, suggesting Siya's behavior might be due to her youth and promising family counseling.
A critical incident occurred on June 14, when Siya allegedly attempted to push Ketan off a cliff at Lohagad Fort. Ketan managed to grab onto a bush, and Siya reportedly raised a false alarm about a snake to cover up the incident. After returning from the fort that day, Ketan again pressed his father about the adequacy of Siya's background inquiry, reiterating his concerns about her busy phone and mentions of Chaudhary.
The Alleged Murder and Investigation
Tragically, just four days later, on June 18, Ketan Agarwal was allegedly pushed to his death from the same Lohagad Fort. Police have arrested Siya Goyal, 20, and her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary, 22, in connection with the murder. Both suspects are currently in police custody as investigations continue.
Authorities are employing advanced forensic techniques, including 'gait analysis,' to match Chaudhary's hoodie from CCTV footage. Further elements of the probe include examining claims made by a cab driver regarding a missing passport, adding layers to the complex case that has gripped public attention.