Mumbai: Access to Lohagad Fort in Pune district has been temporarily restricted as investigators continue to probe the alleged murder of businessman Ketan Agarwal, with police carrying out a detailed reconstruction of the crime scene and forensic examination at the historic site.&nbsp;The move comes as the investigation enters a crucial stage. On Wednesday, police brought accused Chetan Chaudhary to the fort, where investigators recreated the sequence of events leading up to Agarwal’s death.&nbsp;&nbsp;Officials also conducted a gait analysis, a forensic technique used to study an individual’s walking pattern and body movements to assess whether they are consistent with available visuals or physical evidence.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ketan-agarwal-murder-case-police-to-conduct-accused-chetan-chaudhary-s-gait-analysis-what-is-it-1782797165154">Ketan Agarwal murder case: Police to conduct accused Chetan Chaudhary’s gait analysis - What is it</a>&nbsp;Authorities temporarily stopped tourists from entering the fort while the exercise was underway. Police officials said restricting public access was necessary to preserve the integrity of the crime scene, prevent contamination of evidence and allow investigators to carry out their work without disruption.&nbsp;The case has attracted widespread public attention in recent days, with the fort witnessing around 30 per cent increase in visitors following extensive media coverage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Investigators are also believed to be examining the precise location where the alleged incident took place as part of their efforts to corroborate witness statements and other evidence collected during the probe.&nbsp;The investigation has focused on multiple aspects of the case, including digital evidence, the movement of the accused before and after the incident, and the reconstruction of events at the fort.&nbsp;Police have also been analysing electronic devices, phone records and other forensic material as they attempt to establish the sequence of events.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lohagad-fort-murder-siya-s-lawyers-say-confession-not-admissible-evidence-as-police-reveal-how-she-signalled-chetan-to-push-ketan-off-cliff-1782700347220">Lohagad Fort murder: Siya's lawyers say confession not 'admissible evidence' as police REVEAL how she 'signalled' Chetan to push Ketan off cliff</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the defence has questioned the basis of the prosecution’s case. The counsel representing accused Chetan Chaudhary has argued before the court that the FIR and police remand papers do not specifically attribute an individual role to his client and has opposed any further custodial interrogation, maintaining that the investigation requiring police custody has largely been completed.&nbsp;Police custody of the accused is scheduled to end on July 3, after which investigators are expected to seek further directions from the court based on the progress of the investigation.&nbsp;Officials have not announced when Lohagad Fort will reopen to visitors. Authorities say the restriction is temporary and will remain in place only for as long as it is required for the ongoing investigation.

Authorities temporarily stopped tourists from entering the fort while the investigation was underway. Police officials said restricting public access was necessary to preserve the integrity of the crime scene, prevent contamination of evidence and carry out investigation without disruption.

Mumbai: Access to Lohagad Fort in Pune district has been temporarily restricted as investigators continue to probe the alleged murder of businessman Ketan Agarwal, with police carrying out a detailed reconstruction of the crime scene and forensic examination at the historic site. The move comes as the investigation enters a crucial stage. On Wednesday, police brought accused Chetan Chaudhary to the fort, where investigators recreated the sequence of events leading up to Agarwal’s death. Officials also conducted a gait analysis, a forensic technique used to study an individual’s walking pattern and body movements to assess whether they are consistent with available visuals or physical evidence. Also Read: Ketan Agarwal murder case: Police to conduct accused Chetan Chaudhary’s gait analysis - What is it Authorities temporarily stopped tourists from entering the fort while the exercise was underway. Police officials said restricting public access was necessary to preserve the integrity of the crime scene, prevent contamination of evidence and allow investigators to carry out their work without disruption. The case has attracted widespread public attention in recent days, with the fort witnessing around 30 per cent increase in visitors following extensive media coverage. Investigators are also believed to be examining the precise location where the alleged incident took place as part of their efforts to corroborate witness statements and other evidence collected during the probe. The investigation has focused on multiple aspects of the case, including digital evidence, the movement of the accused before and after the incident, and the reconstruction of events at the fort. Police have also been analysing electronic devices, phone records and other forensic material as they attempt to establish the sequence of events. Also Read: Lohagad Fort murder: Siya's lawyers say confession not 'admissible evidence' as police REVEAL how she 'signalled' Chetan to push Ketan off cliff Meanwhile, the defence has questioned the basis of the prosecution’s case. The counsel representing accused Chetan Chaudhary has argued before the court that the FIR and police remand papers do not specifically attribute an individual role to his client and has opposed any further custodial interrogation, maintaining that the investigation requiring police custody has largely been completed. Police custody of the accused is scheduled to end on July 3, after which investigators are expected to seek further directions from the court based on the progress of the investigation. Officials have not announced when Lohagad Fort will reopen to visitors. Authorities say the restriction is temporary and will remain in place only for as long as it is required for the ongoing investigation.

Authorities temporarily stopped tourists from entering the fort while the investigation was underway. Police officials said restricting public access was necessary to preserve the integrity of the crime scene, prevent contamination of evidence and carry out investigation without disruption.

Pune: Lohagad Fort closed to tourists as Ketan Agarwal murder investigation gathers pace

WION has accessed crucial details of the First Information Report (FIR) registered by Lonavala Rural Police on the complaint of Vishal Agarwal, father of 26-year-old Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal, shedding light on the family's allegations and the sequence of events leading up to his death at Lohagad Fort. The FIR, registered on June 23&nbsp;under Sections 103(1) (murder)&nbsp;and 61(2)&nbsp;of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), lays out why Ketan's father believes his son's death was not an accident but the result of a pre-planned conspiracy allegedly involving Ketan's fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her alleged boyfriend, Chetan Chaudhary. The allegations contained in the FIR represent the complainant's version of events and are currently under investigation. They have not been proven in court.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ketan-agarwal-murder-case-probe-intensifies-investigators-recreate-crime-scene-1782896209375/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ketan-agarwal-murder-case-probe-intensifies-investigators-recreate-crime-scene-1782896209375/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Engagement arranged through relatives</h2>According to the complaint, Vishal Agarwal's maternal uncle introduced Siya Goyal's family for Ketan's marriage. After both families agreed, the couple got engaged at Pune's Ritz-Carlton Hotel in February 2026. The complaint states that Ketan and Siya regularly met after the engagement. However, Ketan later began asking his father whether the family had thoroughly verified Siya's background. Vishal Agarwal says he reassured his son that Siya belonged to their extended family and that all necessary inquiries had been made before the engagement.<h2>Repeated visits to Lohagad Fort</h2>A recurring point in the complaint is Siya Goyal's alleged insistence on visiting Lohagad Fort. According to Vishal Agarwal, Ketan informed the family on May 30&nbsp;that Siya wanted to visit the fort. The couple travelled there on May 31&nbsp;and returned safely.The complaint further alleges that on June 4, Siya again wanted to visit Lohagad. Since the couple had already made the trip recently, the family advised against another visit.<h2>Bali trip cancelled after passport goes missing</h2>The FIR also details a planned pre-wedding photoshoot in Bali, Indonesia.According to the complaint, tickets had been booked nearly two months in advance. On June 6, Ketan, his sister Sajana, Siya Goyal and Siya's brother Sahil left for Mumbai Airport.&nbsp;However, after reaching the airport, Ketan allegedly realised his passport was missing from his bag, forcing the group to cancel the trip and return home. The complaint states that after returning, Ketan told his father Siya had been arguing with him over minor issues for nearly a month.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ketan-agarwal-death-case-defence-questions-evidence-against-chetan-chaudhary-as-police-recreate-crime-scene-at-lohagarh-fort-1782881575535">Ketan Agarwal death case: Defence questions evidence against Chetan Chaudhary as police recreate crime scene at Lohagad Fort</a><h2>Ketan allegedly mentioned Chetan Chaudhary</h2>The complaint further states that after another visit to Lohagad Fort, Vishal Agarwal again asked his son whether everything was fine. According to the FIR, Ketan allegedly said Siya's phone was frequently busy and that she often mentioned a man named Chetan Chaudhary&nbsp;during conversations. Vishal Agarwal also claims Ketan had heard from others that Siya might have been involved in another relationship. However, family members, including Ketan's sister Sajana and uncle Vijay Agarwal, allegedly reassured him that Siya belonged to their extended family and advised him not to misunderstand the situation.<h2>WhatsApp call before the final trip</h2>The complaint alleges that around 11 pm on June 17, Siya Goyal made a WhatsApp call asking Ketan to accompany her to Lohagad Fort the next morning. Ketan informed his mother, Rakhi Agarwal, about the request.&nbsp;Initially, Rakhi allegedly refused permission, pointing out that the couple had already visited the fort several times. However, according to the complaint, Siya personally spoke to Rakhi over the phone, saying June 19 was her birthday and requesting permission to celebrate with a visit to Lohagad Fort. The family eventually agreed.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-hate-men-dentist-muskan-soni-suspended-by-aidsa-over-shocking-video-on-ketan-agarwal-murder-case-1782831287601">'I hate men’: Dentist Muskan Soni suspended by AIDSA over shocking video on Ketan Agarwal murder case</a><h2>Timeline of June 18</h2>The complaint provides a detailed timeline of the day Ketan died.According to the FIR:<ul><li>Siya allegedly informed Ketan that she was waiting near Kiwale Bridge&nbsp;on the Pune-Mumbai Highway.</li><li>Around 8.30 am, Ketan left home in a company vehicle.</li><li>At around 10.45 am, Siya's mother, Pooja Goyal, allegedly called Rakhi Agarwal informing her that Ketan had fallen into a valley at Lohagad Fort and asked the family to rush there.</li></ul>When the family reached the spot, police and local residents were already present. Ketan was rescued from the valley and taken to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead before treatment could begin. His body was subsequently sent for post-mortem examination.<h2>Why the family suspected murder</h2>According to the complaint, on June 21, Vishal Agarwal, his brother Vijay Agarwal and family friends revisited the spot where Ketan allegedly fell. After inspecting the location, they concluded it did not appear consistent with an accidental fall. Based on this visit, Vishal Agarwal states in the complaint that he suspected his son's death was not accidental.<h2>Allegation of conspiracy</h2>The complaint alleges that Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary were in a romantic relationship and had conspired to kill Ketan. Vishal Agarwal alleges the two intentionally pushed Ketan into the valley from Lohagad Fort at around 10.45 am on June 18, causing his death. He requested police to register a murder case against both accused.<h2>Investigation gathers pace</h2>Based on the complaint, Lonavala Rural Police registered FIR No. 168/2026&nbsp;under Sections 103(1)&nbsp;and 61(2)&nbsp;of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Since then, Pune Rural Police have arrested Siya Goyal&nbsp;and Chetan Chaudhary, reconstructed the alleged crime scene at Lohagad Fort, conducted gait analysis, examined forensic evidence and continued recovering digital evidence, including allegedly deleted WhatsApp conversations and call records.&nbsp;On Wednesday (July 1), investigators also took Chetan Chaudhary to Lohagad Fort for another reconstruction exercise as part of the ongoing probe. Both accused remain in police custody until July 3. Meanwhile, Chetan Chaudhary's lawyer has argued before the court that the FIR and police remand papers do not assign any specific overt role to his client and has maintained that the allegations remain unsubstantiated. The investigation is ongoing, and the court is yet to determine the merits of the prosecution's case.

Inside the Ketan Agarwal death FIR: How call logs, a hooded man on CCTV, and changing statements by fiancée Siya Goyal triggered a full murder probe.

WION has accessed crucial details of the First Information Report (FIR) registered by Lonavala Rural Police on the complaint of Vishal Agarwal, father of 26-year-old Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal, shedding light on the family's allegations and the sequence of events leading up to his death at Lohagad Fort. The FIR, registered on June 23 under Sections 103(1) (murder) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), lays out why Ketan's father believes his son's death was not an accident but the result of a pre-planned conspiracy allegedly involving Ketan's fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her alleged boyfriend, Chetan Chaudhary. The allegations contained in the FIR represent the complainant's version of events and are currently under investigation. They have not been proven in court. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ketan-agarwal-murder-case-probe-intensifies-investigators-recreate-crime-scene-1782896209375/embed Engagement arranged through relatives According to the complaint, Vishal Agarwal's maternal uncle introduced Siya Goyal's family for Ketan's marriage. After both families agreed, the couple got engaged at Pune's Ritz-Carlton Hotel in February 2026. The complaint states that Ketan and Siya regularly met after the engagement. However, Ketan later began asking his father whether the family had thoroughly verified Siya's background. Vishal Agarwal says he reassured his son that Siya belonged to their extended family and that all necessary inquiries had been made before the engagement. Repeated visits to Lohagad Fort A recurring point in the complaint is Siya Goyal's alleged insistence on visiting Lohagad Fort. According to Vishal Agarwal, Ketan informed the family on May 30 that Siya wanted to visit the fort. The couple travelled there on May 31 and returned safely. The complaint further alleges that on June 4, Siya again wanted to visit Lohagad. Since the couple had already made the trip recently, the family advised against another visit. Bali trip cancelled after passport goes missing The FIR also details a planned pre-wedding photoshoot in Bali, Indonesia. According to the complaint, tickets had been booked nearly two months in advance. On June 6, Ketan, his sister Sajana, Siya Goyal and Siya's brother Sahil left for Mumbai Airport. However, after reaching the airport, Ketan allegedly realised his passport was missing from his bag, forcing the group to cancel the trip and return home. The complaint states that after returning, Ketan told his father Siya had been arguing with him over minor issues for nearly a month. Also read: Ketan Agarwal death case: Defence questions evidence against Chetan Chaudhary as police recreate crime scene at Lohagad Fort Ketan allegedly mentioned Chetan Chaudhary The complaint further states that after another visit to Lohagad Fort, Vishal Agarwal again asked his son whether everything was fine. According to the FIR, Ketan allegedly said Siya's phone was frequently busy and that she often mentioned a man named Chetan Chaudhary during conversations. Vishal Agarwal also claims Ketan had heard from others that Siya might have been involved in another relationship. However, family members, including Ketan's sister Sajana and uncle Vijay Agarwal, allegedly reassured him that Siya belonged to their extended family and advised him not to misunderstand the situation. WhatsApp call before the final trip The complaint alleges that around 11 pm on June 17, Siya Goyal made a WhatsApp call asking Ketan to accompany her to Lohagad Fort the next morning. Ketan informed his mother, Rakhi Agarwal, about the request. Initially, Rakhi allegedly refused permission, pointing out that the couple had already visited the fort several times. However, according to the complaint, Siya personally spoke to Rakhi over the phone, saying June 19 was her birthday and requesting permission to celebrate with a visit to Lohagad Fort. The family eventually agreed. Also read: 'I hate men’: Dentist Muskan Soni suspended by AIDSA over shocking video on Ketan Agarwal murder case Timeline of June 18 The complaint provides a detailed timeline of the day Ketan died. According to the FIR: Siya allegedly informed Ketan that she was waiting near Kiwale Bridge on the Pune-Mumbai Highway. Around 8.30 am, Ketan left home in a company vehicle. At around 10.45 am, Siya's mother, Pooja Goyal, allegedly called Rakhi Agarwal informing her that Ketan had fallen into a valley at Lohagad Fort and asked the family to rush there. When the family reached the spot, police and local residents were already present. Ketan was rescued from the valley and taken to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead before treatment could begin. His body was subsequently sent for post-mortem examination. Why the family suspected murder According to the complaint, on June 21, Vishal Agarwal, his brother Vijay Agarwal and family friends revisited the spot where Ketan allegedly fell. After inspecting the location, they concluded it did not appear consistent with an accidental fall. Based on this visit, Vishal Agarwal states in the complaint that he suspected his son's death was not accidental. Allegation of conspiracy The complaint alleges that Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary were in a romantic relationship and had conspired to kill Ketan. Vishal Agarwal alleges the two intentionally pushed Ketan into the valley from Lohagad Fort at around 10.45 am on June 18, causing his death. He requested police to register a murder case against both accused. Investigation gathers pace Based on the complaint, Lonavala Rural Police registered FIR No. 168/2026 under Sections 103(1) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Since then, Pune Rural Police have arrested Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, reconstructed the alleged crime scene at Lohagad Fort, conducted gait analysis, examined forensic evidence and continued recovering digital evidence, including allegedly deleted WhatsApp conversations and call records. On Wednesday (July 1), investigators also took Chetan Chaudhary to Lohagad Fort for another reconstruction exercise as part of the ongoing probe. Both accused remain in police custody until July 3. Meanwhile, Chetan Chaudhary's lawyer has argued before the court that the FIR and police remand papers do not assign any specific overt role to his client and has maintained that the allegations remain unsubstantiated. The investigation is ongoing, and the court is yet to determine the merits of the prosecution's case.

Inside the Ketan Agarwal death FIR: How call logs, a hooded man on CCTV, and changing statements by fiancée Siya Goyal triggered a full murder probe.

Ketan Agarwal death: Inside FIR that prompted Lohagad Fort murder investigation

The investigation into the alleged murder of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal entered another significant phase on Wednesday (July 1) as Pune Rural Police took accused Chetan Chaudhary to Lohagad Fort to recreate the sequence of events, while his lawyer questioned the strength of the prosecution's case in court. As part of the ongoing investigation, police escorted Chetan to the fort where Agarwal allegedly died last month. Investigators recreated the crime scene and carried out a gait analysis to examine Chetan's movements and compare them with evidence collected during the probe.&nbsp;The exercise forms part of the police's effort to reconstruct the events leading up to Agarwal's death and corroborate forensic and electronic evidence.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pune-fort-murder-probe-intensifies-dispute-over-who-is-siya-s-lawyer-1782830536127/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pune-fort-murder-probe-intensifies-dispute-over-who-is-siya-s-lawyer-1782830536127/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, Chetan Chaudhary's lawyer, Advocate Radhikesh Uttarwar, argued before the court that the investigation has failed to specifically establish his client's alleged role in the crime.&nbsp;According to the defence, Chetan's name appears only twice across the First Information Report (FIR) and the police remand reports. The first reference relates to the deceased allegedly mentioning Chetan's name to his father before his death, while the second is based on a suspicion that Chetan committed the offence. The defence further argued that beyond these references, neither the FIR nor the remand reports assign any specific overt act to Chetan. Instead, the investigation documents repeatedly refer to "the accused" collectively without clearly distinguishing his individual role.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ketan-agarwal-murder-case-pune-court-extends-police-custody-of-fianc-e-siya-goyal-co-accused-chetan-chaudhary-till-july-3-1782745931046">Ketan Agarwal murder case: Pune court extends police custody of fiancée Siya Goyal, co-accused Chetan Chaudhary till July 3</a>&nbsp;Advocate Uttarwar also informed the court that the defence has sought permission to meet Chetan in custody to understand his version of events before making detailed submissions. He maintained that investigators have yet to clarify exactly what role Chetan allegedly played.&nbsp;With the current police custody of both accused set to end on July 3, the defence has indicated it will oppose any request for further custodial interrogation.&nbsp;It argues that the investigation requiring police custody is substantially complete and that both accused should instead be remanded to judicial custody and lodged at Yerwada Central Prison.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ketan-agarwal-murder-case-police-to-conduct-accused-chetan-chaudhary-s-gait-analysis-what-is-it-1782797165154">Ketan Agarwal murder case: Police to conduct accused Chetan Chaudhary’s gait analysis - What is it</a>&nbsp;The prosecution, however, is expected to seek additional police custody, citing the need to analyse digital, forensic and technical evidence. Investigators are examining deleted WhatsApp chats, mobile phone records and other electronic data while attempting to establish the sequence of events before Agarwal's death. Police have also reconstructed the crime scene multiple times as part of their effort to verify statements made by the accused.&nbsp;The court's decision on July 3 is expected to determine whether investigators receive more time to interrogate the accused or whether the case moves into the next phase with judicial custody. &nbsp;

Police recreate the Lohagad Fort crime scene in the Ketan Agarwal death case as the defence sharply questions the evidence against accused Chetan Chaudhary. Read the latest updates.

The investigation into the alleged murder of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal entered another significant phase on Wednesday (July 1) as Pune Rural Police took accused Chetan Chaudhary to Lohagad Fort to recreate the sequence of events, while his lawyer questioned the strength of the prosecution's case in court. As part of the ongoing investigation, police escorted Chetan to the fort where Agarwal allegedly died last month. Investigators recreated the crime scene and carried out a gait analysis to examine Chetan's movements and compare them with evidence collected during the probe. The exercise forms part of the police's effort to reconstruct the events leading up to Agarwal's death and corroborate forensic and electronic evidence. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pune-fort-murder-probe-intensifies-dispute-over-who-is-siya-s-lawyer-1782830536127/embed Meanwhile, Chetan Chaudhary's lawyer, Advocate Radhikesh Uttarwar, argued before the court that the investigation has failed to specifically establish his client's alleged role in the crime. According to the defence, Chetan's name appears only twice across the First Information Report (FIR) and the police remand reports. The first reference relates to the deceased allegedly mentioning Chetan's name to his father before his death, while the second is based on a suspicion that Chetan committed the offence. The defence further argued that beyond these references, neither the FIR nor the remand reports assign any specific overt act to Chetan. Instead, the investigation documents repeatedly refer to "the accused" collectively without clearly distinguishing his individual role. Also read: Ketan Agarwal murder case: Pune court extends police custody of fiancée Siya Goyal, co-accused Chetan Chaudhary till July 3 Advocate Uttarwar also informed the court that the defence has sought permission to meet Chetan in custody to understand his version of events before making detailed submissions. He maintained that investigators have yet to clarify exactly what role Chetan allegedly played. With the current police custody of both accused set to end on July 3, the defence has indicated it will oppose any request for further custodial interrogation. It argues that the investigation requiring police custody is substantially complete and that both accused should instead be remanded to judicial custody and lodged at Yerwada Central Prison. Also read: Ketan Agarwal murder case: Police to conduct accused Chetan Chaudhary’s gait analysis - What is it The prosecution, however, is expected to seek additional police custody, citing the need to analyse digital, forensic and technical evidence. Investigators are examining deleted WhatsApp chats, mobile phone records and other electronic data while attempting to establish the sequence of events before Agarwal's death. Police have also reconstructed the crime scene multiple times as part of their effort to verify statements made by the accused. The court's decision on July 3 is expected to determine whether investigators receive more time to interrogate the accused or whether the case moves into the next phase with judicial custody.

Police recreate the Lohagad Fort crime scene in the Ketan Agarwal death case as the defence sharply questions the evidence against accused Chetan Chaudhary. Read the latest updates.

Ketan Agarwal death case: Defence questions evidence against Chetan Chaudhary as police recreate crime scene at Lohagad Fort

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