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Police allege bride-to-be transferred Rs 1 crore to lover as part of murder conspiracy

Police allege bride-to-be transferred Rs 1 crore to lover as part of murder conspiracy

Fresh details have emerged in the Lohagad Fort murder case, with police alleging that Siya Goyal transferred the Rs 1 crore given to her by fiance Ketan Agarwal for wedding shopping to her alleged lover and co-accused, Chetan Chaudhary, to help him establish his business. Investigators claim the transfer was part of a larger conspiracy in which the two allegedly planned to eliminate Ketan, wait three years until Chaudhary was financially settled, and then marry. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Pune court extends Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary's police custody till July 3

Pune court extends Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary's police custody till July 3

A Pune court on Monday extended the police custody of Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary till July 3 in connection with the sensational murder of Ketan Agarwal. The additional sessions court granted the extension after the Pune police sought more time for further investigation into the case. Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary were arrested in connection with the murder of Ketan Agarwal, a young businessman from Pune. The case had come to light after Agarwal’s body was found under mysterious circumstances, triggering a major probe by the Pune police. The court had earlier remanded the accused in police custody for interrogation. During the hearing on Monday, the prosecution requested additional custody to complete key aspects of the investigation, including recovery of evidence and questioning of witnesses. The court allowed the plea and extended their police custody till July 3. The case continues to be under active investigation, with police claiming significant progress in unravelling the conspiracy behind the murder. Further details regarding the motive and other accused, if any, are expected to emerge in the …

Siya took Rs 1 crore from Ketan for shopping, passed it on to alleged lover

Siya took Rs 1 crore from Ketan for shopping, passed it on to alleged lover

Fresh revelations have surfaced in the investigation into the murder of 26-year-old Pune-based realtor Ketan Agarwal, with police sources alleging that his fiancee, Siya Goyal, took nearly Rs 1 crore from him in the name of wedding preparations before transferring the money to her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary.  According to investigators, Goyal, 20, and Chaudhary, 22, had meticulously planned the murder well in advance and allegedly charted out a long-term strategy to avoid suspicion after the crime. The two were arrested for allegedly conspiring to kill Agarwal by pushing him off a cliff at Lohagad Fort on June 18. According to NDTV, police sources claim that Goyal had sought around Rs 1 crore from Agarwal, claiming it was required for wedding shopping and other marriage-related expenses. Instead of using the money for the wedding, she allegedly handed the entire amount to Chaudhary to help him establish his career and improve his financial condition. Investigators believe the transfer of funds formed a crucial part of the alleged conspiracy. Since Chaudhary came from a financially modest background, …

Police recreate Lohagad Fort crime scene, say Chetan Chaudhary pushed victim

Police recreate Lohagad Fort crime scene, say Chetan Chaudhary pushed victim

As the investigation into the alleged murder of Ketan Agarwal continues, the police on Sunday recreated the crime scene at Lohagad Fort near Pune with the accused, the victim’s fiancee Siya Goyal, to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to his death. Deputy Superintendent of Police (Lonavala Division) Gajanan Tompe said, “Today, according to Siya’s description, we recreated the crime scene at the Lohagad fort. Superintendent of Police (SP) and other senior officials were also present (during the recreation).” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

'Siya was always well-mannered': Uncle who fixed marriage reacts to allegations

'Siya was always well-mannered': Uncle who fixed marriage reacts to allegations

The ongoing probe into the death of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal has brought an emotional response from Siya Goyal’s maternal uncle and aunt, Narendra Mittal and Renu Mittal. The couple told police that they were shocked by the allegations against Siya, whom they had known since childhood. They said they never imagined she could be involved in such a serious crime. “We never expected Siya could do something like this. Both Siya and Ketan were humble, well-mannered and good-natured,” Narendra Mittal reportedly told the police, as per IANS reports. Mittals helped arrange the marriage According to police sources, the Mittals played a role in bringing the two families together for Siya and Ketan’s marriage. The marriage discussions reportedly began in January 2026, followed by their engagement in February. The couple was scheduled to get married in November. During questioning, Mittal clarified that his involvement was only limited to introducing the families and helping facilitate the marriage alliance. Case began as trekking accident The case came to light after Ketan Agarwal died on June 18 during …

Thousands join candlelight march at Pune’s Lodha Belmondo, seek justice for victim

Thousands join candlelight march at Pune’s Lodha Belmondo, seek justice for victim

In a powerful show of solidarity, nearly 3,000 residents of Lodha Belmondo township, located along the Mumbai-Pune Expressway in Pune, participated in a candlelight march on Friday evening, demanding justice for realtor Ketan Agarwal, whose death at Lohagad Fort earlier this month has become one of Maharashtra’s most closely watched murder investigations. Men, women and children walked through the township carrying candles and placards reading “Justice for Ketan.” Participants also raised slogans demanding a fair, transparent and speedy investigation while calling for stringent legal action against those accused in the case. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ketan Agarwal murder case: Fadnavis appoints Ujjwal Nikam to represent the state

Ketan Agarwal murder case: Fadnavis appoints Ujjwal Nikam to represent the state

Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Friday appointed Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) and senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam as the special public prosecutor in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, news agency IANS reported. Nikam had earlier served as the government prosecutor in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and the 1993 Bombay serial bomb blasts cases, securing stringent punishment for the convicts. The announcement came after Agarwal’s father Vishal met Fadnavis in Pune and sought justice for his son, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). Fadnavis accepted the family’s demand to have the case heard in a fast-track court and approved the appointment of Nikam as the special public prosecutor. CM Fadnavis directed the secretary of the law and judiciary department to initiate the necessary process for the appointment. Nikam has also conveyed his consent to appear as the special public prosecutor in the case, the statement said. During the meeting, Fadnavis assured the family that the state government would ensure strict punishment for those responsible and spare no …

Victim’s father refutes wig claims, says Siya knew about hair patch

Victim’s father refutes wig claims, says Siya knew about hair patch

Realtor Ketan Agarwal’s father on Friday refuted media reports claiming that his fiancée Siya Goyal disliked him because he wore a wig, saying her family was aware before the engagement that his son used to wear a hair patch, IANS reported. His remarks came even as police claimed that co-accused Chetan Chaudhary instigated Goyal to eliminate her fiancé. The ongoing probe into Agarwal’s alleged murder has revealed that it was Chaudhary who instigated Goyal to eliminate him at Lohagad Fort, a police official said on Friday. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Maharashtra govt to seek death penalty, fast-track trial, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra govt to seek death penalty, fast-track trial, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the state government will seek the death penalty for the accused in the Pune child rape-murder case and ensure a fast-tracked trial to deliver justice in “record time”, the PTI reported.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link