The Lohagad Fort Murder Case: A Chilling Timeline of Betrayal

What was initially reported as a heartbreaking trekking accident at Lohagad Fort near Pune has unraveled into one of the most chilling, cold-blooded murder plots in recent memory. The investigation into the death of 26-year-old Ketan Agarwal has exposed a web of conspiracy woven by his 20-year-old fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her secret boyfriend, Chetan Chaudhary (22).

💔 The Perfect Deception

Ketan Agarwal, a prominent real estate director and CMO, was engaged to Siya in February. The families were busy planning a lavish destination wedding in Rajasthan. Behind the scenes, however, Siya was deeply involved with Chetan and desperately wanted out of the arranged marriage.

Instead of breaking off the engagement, she allegedly chose a dark, permanent alternative. On June 18, under the pretext of celebrating her upcoming birthday, Siya convinced Ketan to take her on a romantic trek to the historic Lohagad Fort. Hours later, Ketan fell 400 feet to his death into a deep gorge. Siya claimed he simply slipped while posing for a photograph.

🔍 Four Murder Attempts: The Sinister Backstory

The investigation by the Pune Rural Police soon revealed that June 18 was not a sudden tragedy, but the fourth and final attempt on Ketan’s life:

• May 31 (The Recce): The duo visited Lohagad Fort specifically to scout out the blind spots and locate the perfect drop point.

• June 4 (The Blocked Attempt): Siya insisted on a second trek, but Ketan’s mother intervened and refused to let him go.

• June 14 (The Near Miss): During a previous trek, Siya allegedly pushed Ketan near a cliff. He miraculously survived by catching onto a bush. When a confused Ketan asked what happened, Siya quickly pointed to a nearby bush and yelled about a snake, pretending she had actually saved his life.

• The Stolen Passport: Earlier in June, a luxury pre-wedding photoshoot trip to Bali had to be abruptly canceled at the Mumbai airport because Ketan’s passport vanished. Investigators now allege Siya stole and destroyed it to avoid spending time alone with him.

• 🕸️ How the Plot Unraveled

  The "accident" theory shattered completely under sharp technical tracking and family intuition:

  1. The Pre-Planned Signal

  The evening before the murder, Siya and Chetan met at a local Pune café to finalize the execution. They agreed on a physical cue: the moment Siya sat down on the edge of the cliff, it would be the green light for Chetan to strike.

  2. The "Hooded Man" and the Digital Trail

  Despite the sweltering 33°C (91°F) summer heat, CCTV footage from the fort captured a suspicious man trailing the couple, wearing a heavy hoodie pulled tightly over his face. This was identified as Chetan. To mask his digital footprint, he left his own phone at his shop and carried an employee's device. However, cyber cell analysis completely exposed them, logging an incredible 2,004 phone calls and 238 hours of conversation between Siya and Chetan over six months.

  3. Unnatural Calm at the Scene

  Eyewitnesses and local rescue teams who rushed to recover Ketan’s body noted a deeply unsettling detail. While tourists and bystanders were screaming in panic, Siya stood by with an "unnatural calm," showing no visible shock, remorse, or tears.

  ⚖️ Current Status: Interrogation Drama & Fallout

  Both Siya and Chetan are currently in strict police custody under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for murder and criminal conspiracy.

  • The Blame Game: Under intense interrogation, the relationship has fractured. Chetan claims he only wanted to elope and that Siya masterminded the execution. Siya counters that Chetan was the architect who grew furious after the failed June 14 attempt. Police state both are firmly placed at the crime scene by evidence.

  • Family Disownment: Devastated by the shame, Siya’s father, Pravin Goyal—who loved Ketan like a son—publicly disowned her, stating she deserves the strictest punishment and should be thrown from the same cliff. He has since been hospitalized due to severe stress. Meanwhile, Chetan’s family aggressively defends him, claiming he is an innocent sportsman framed by wealthy elites.

  The Maharashtra Assembly has directed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to fast-track the chargesheet as the public demands capital punishment for the duo.

• 📝 Social Media Report: The Viral Storm Around Siya Goyal

  Trend Overview:

  The Lohagad Fort murder case has transitioned from local crime reporting to an absolute viral phenomenon on X and Instagram. The public reaction is a mix of extreme outrage, disbelief, and a massive wave of digital condemnation targeted at Siya Goyal.

  Key Social Media Narratives & Dynamics:

  • The Contrast Videos: Users are taking archival videos of Ketan and Siya smiling, dancing, and celebrating their engagement, overlaying them with melancholic or dramatic background music. The captions frequently use phrases like "Siya, a name permanently disgraced" or "The face of ultimate betrayal," driving massive engagement through emotional shock value.

  • The "Hooded Man" Screenshot: Low-resolution screenshots and short snippets of the CCTV footage showing Chetan Chaudhary walking in a heavy hoodie in 33°C heat are being shared extensively as proof of premeditation.

  • Public Trial & "Trend" Culture: Thousands of posts are demanding the fastest possible capital punishment. The public outrage intensified significantly after reports surfaced that Siya posted a deeply emotional birthday tribute to Ketan on her social media just a day after he died, showcasing what netizens are calling "sociopathic detachment."

  • Family Statements Going Viral: Clips of Siya’s father breaking down and publicly demanding his own daughter be given the death penalty have been clipped into short-form videos (Reels/Shorts), generating immense debate around parental grief and societal shame.

  To see a compilation of the actual video clips circulating on social media—showing the couple together before the tragedy occurred—as well as an analysis of how the plot came to light, you can watch this NewsX report on the Pune Murder Case. This video provides context on the real footage available versus the social media rumors.