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Baldness, Wig, Stammer: Reports Claim Siya Goyal's Reasons In Ketan Agarwal Murder Case, Watch

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Fresh details have emerged in the investigation into the alleged murder of Pune-based businessman Ketan Agarwal, with police sources revealing new information about what accused Siya Goyal reportedly told investigators during questioning.

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Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal was allegedly murdered by fiancée Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary; police report Goyal cited personal complaints about Agarwal and an affair with Chaudhary as motives, with the death allegedly staged as a Lohagad Fort accident.
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According to police, Siya made several personal complaints about her fiancé, including his hair loss, the wig he wore, and his stammer. Investigators claim these reasons, along with her alleged relationship with another man, became part of the motive behind the murder conspiracy. However, these statements are part of the ongoing investigation and have not yet been tested in court.

Personal Complaints Allegedly Shared During Interrogation

According to police sources, Siya told investigators that she was unhappy with several aspects of Ketan's personality and appearance. Apart from allegedly being in a relationship with Chetan Chaudhary, she reportedly said that Ketan's thinning hair, the wig he wore to cover it, and his speech difficulty made her reluctant to marry him.

Police also claim that Siya told them she had wanted to call off the wedding but believed she had no way out. She allegedly said Ketan refused to end the engagement and warned that his family's influence and financial strength would make it difficult for her to walk away.

When investigators asked why she never informed her parents about her unwillingness to marry, Siya reportedly replied that she did not want to hurt her family by rejecting the alliance.

These claims have been attributed to police sources and are yet to be examined during trial.

Police Believe the Death Was Planned to Look Like an Accident

Investigators say Siya also admitted that she believed a trekking accident would attract very little suspicion. According to police, she thought Ketan's death could easily be passed off as an accidental fall while trekking.

She reportedly believed the absence of CCTV cameras around the fort would make it difficult for investigators to uncover any conspiracy.

Police say this forms an important part of their theory that the murder was carefully planned rather than committed in a moment of anger.

Relationship Allegedly Continued During Wedding Preparations

According to investigators, Siya and Chetan Chaudhary's relationship began around November last year, even as both families were busy preparing for Siya's wedding with Ketan.

Police claim that phone records show the two remained in constant contact. Investigators say they exchanged more than 2,000 phone calls over nearly seven months, spending close to 238 hours speaking to each other.

The call records are being examined as part of the evidence collected in the case.

Three Visits to Lohagad Fort

Police believe the accused selected Lohagad Fort after studying the location on multiple occasions.

According to investigators, Siya and Chetan visited the fort several times before the murder to understand the terrain and identify a suitable location where Ketan could be pushed without attracting attention.

Investigators say the plan was to use Ketan's interest in trekking against him and make his death appear to be an unfortunate accident.

Police Claim There Was an Earlier Failed Attempt

The investigation has also revealed what police describe as an earlier unsuccessful attempt to kill Ketan.

According to investigators, on June 14, Siya allegedly pushed Ketan near a cliff during one of their visits to the fort. However, he reportedly survived after grabbing hold of nearby bushes.

Police claim Siya then pretended that she had panicked after seeing a snake and hugged Ketan to comfort him, diverting his attention from what had happened.

Investigators are now examining whether this was the first of several failed attempts before the final incident.

June 18: The Alleged Murder

Police allege that the final plan was executed on June 18.
According to investigators, Chetan Chaudhary reached the fort separately and followed the couple from a distance. Police believe he waited for a signal from Siya before allegedly pushing Ketan into the deep gorge.

Investigators have also referred to a backup strategy, described as "Plan C", which they claim had been prepared in case the second attempt also failed.

The investigation is still underway, and these claims are yet to be tested in court.

What Raised Police Suspicion?

Initially, Ketan's death was treated as a tragic trekking accident after Siya reportedly told authorities that he had slipped while taking photographs in windy conditions.
However, investigators say several factors later raised suspicion.

According to police, Siya's behaviour after the incident, along with call records, movement patterns and forensic evidence collected from the scene, gradually pointed towards an alleged murder conspiracy instead of an accidental fall.

These findings eventually led to the arrest of Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary.

Families React to the Case

The tragedy has deeply affected both families.

Ketan's prospective father-in-law, Pravin Goyal, said the family had accepted Ketan wholeheartedly and never imagined such an incident could happen. He described the period leading up to the wedding as joyful, with no visible signs of tension.

Siya's mother, Pooja Goyal, said she was unaware of her daughter's alleged relationship with Chetan Chaudhary and never sensed that Siya was unhappy about the marriage. She added that if the allegations against her daughter are proven in court, she should face the strictest possible punishment.

She also revealed that the family had already spent nearly Rs 3 crore on wedding arrangements, while the total wedding budget was expected to touch Rs 5 crore.

A Grand Wedding That Never Happened

Ketan and Siya got engaged in February and were scheduled to marry in November.
According to reports, the families had booked a luxury palace in Jaipur worth around Rs 17 crore for the celebrations. Two private aircraft had also been arranged to transport guests for the wedding.

Instead of preparing for the ceremony, both families are now involved in a criminal case that has shocked the country.

Ketan's Father Meets Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Seeking speedy justice, Ketan Agarwal's father, Vishal Agarwal, recently met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

He requested that the case be investigated by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and urged that it be transferred to a fast-track court so the trial could be completed quickly.
According to Vishal Agarwal, the Chief Minister assured him that an SIT probe is already underway and that efforts would be made to ensure the matter is heard in a fast-track court.

Speaking to the media later, Chief Minister Fadnavis described the alleged murder as "something beyond imagination" and said the investigation would continue with urgency.

Police are continuing to examine call records, location data, forensic evidence and witness statements as part of the ongoing investigation.

While investigators believe they have uncovered a carefully planned conspiracy, the allegations against the accused will ultimately be tested before the court, where the evidence will be examined during trial.

Published On June 26, 2026
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