Post by : Bianca
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Fresh developments have emerged in the investigation into the murder of 26-year-old Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal. Police allege that his fiancée, Siya Goyal, transferred nearly ₹1 crore, which she had received from Agarwal for their wedding preparations, to her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary, as part of a carefully planned conspiracy to kill him.
According to investigators, 20-year-old Siya Goyal and 22-year-old Chetan Chaudhary had planned the murder several months in advance. The two were arrested for allegedly plotting Agarwal's death by pushing him off a cliff at Lohagad Fort on June 18.
Police Allege Wedding Money Was Given to Alleged Lover
Investigators claim that Goyal asked Agarwal for around ₹1 crore, saying the money was needed for wedding shopping and other marriage-related expenses. Police now allege that instead of using the money for the wedding, she transferred the entire amount to Chaudhary to help him become financially stable.
According to the investigation, Chaudhary came from a modest financial background and had reportedly told Goyal that he needed about three years to establish himself financially. Police believe the two agreed to postpone their own marriage for three years after Agarwal's death so that public attention and suspicion would fade before they started a life together.
Police Say Pre-Planned Signal Was Used During the Attack
Investigators allege that the murder was carried out using a pre-decided signal. According to police, Goyal was instructed to sit down on the excuse of drinking water or tying her shoelaces. This was allegedly meant to signal Chaudhary that it was the right time to push Agarwal off the cliff.
Police also believe the signal ensured that Goyal remained at a safe distance, preventing Agarwal from grabbing her as he fell.
Call Records and Earlier Attempt Under Investigation
Investigators say Call Detail Records have strengthened their case. Police claim that Goyal spoke with Chaudhary around 34 minutes before the incident, which they suspect was the final discussion before the alleged attack.
Police further allege that the conspiracy had been finalised by the end of May. They also claim that an earlier attempt to kill Agarwal was made on June 14. During that incident, Agarwal reportedly survived after holding onto nearby bushes when he was allegedly pushed.
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According to investigators, Goyal later described the incident as an accident, claiming she had pushed Agarwal after being frightened by a snake.
Following the failed attempt, police believe Chaudhary changed the plan and personally followed the couple to Lohagad Fort on June 18 to make sure Agarwal would not survive a second attempt.
Driver's Statement Added to Investigation
Police have also recorded the statement of Vaibhav Jadhav, the driver hired to take the couple to Mumbai airport for their planned pre-wedding trip to Bali.
According to Jadhav's statement, Goyal appeared unwilling to travel and told him that her brother, Sahil, had forced her into the vehicle after picking her up from Pune. The driver also claimed that the siblings argued during the journey to Ravet in Pimpri-Chinchwad.
The trip later continued towards Mumbai airport after Agarwal and several members of his family joined them. However, the planned Bali vacation was cancelled after Agarwal reportedly discovered that his passport was missing at the airport.
Investigation Continues
Police continue to investigate the case and are examining financial transactions, call records, witness statements, and other evidence as part of the ongoing probe into the alleged conspiracy behind Ketan Agarwal's death.
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