The Lohagad Fort Mystery: How a 'Trekking Accident' Unraveled into a Cold-Blooded Murder Plot


The Lohagad Fort Mystery: How a 'Trekking Accident' Unraveled into a Cold-Blooded Murder Plot

What was initially mourned as a tragic, split-second slip at Pune’s scenic Lohagad Fort has evolved into one of the most chilling calculated conspiracies in recent true-crime history. Local police have officially shattered the narrative of an accidental fall, laying bare a sinister trap orchestrated by those closest to the victim.

Editor's Note on Media Misreporting: Early news dispatches across several digital publications inadvertently transposed the names of the individuals involved, creating severe confusion regarding who the mastermind was and who was targeted. The following report sets the record straight using verified forensic and police investigation data.

The Shocking Truth Behind the Names

To clear the widespread confusion caused by hurried initial press reports: Ketan Agarwal (a 26-year-old businessman) was the tragic victim of this crime. He did not plot against anyone; rather, he was the unsuspecting target.

The individuals arrested and officially charged with his premeditated murder are his fiancée, Siya Goyal (20), her secret partner and local cricketer, Chetan Chaudhary, and an accomplice named Neeraj

The Fatal Setup at 'Ghost Point'

On June 18, Ketan Agarwal fell 400 feet into a deep gorge at a notorious, sheer-drop location at Lohagad Fort locally known as "Ghost Point". Siya Goyal immediately spun a narrative of heartbreak, claiming Ketan had lost his footing while capturing a photograph or reaching down for a water bottle.

However, Pune Rural Police quickly established that the trip itself was an elaborate trap. Siya had allegedly insisted on visiting the fort under the specific pretext of scouting scenic backdrops for their upcoming pre-wedding photoshoot. Unbeknownst to Ketan, Chetan Chaudhary had trailed them to the fort, heavily disguised in a hoodie despite the stifling summer heat.

The Digital and Physical Evidence That Blew the Case Open

The "accident" theory dissolved within 48 hours as cyber-forensics and physical evidence came to light:

  • The 2,000-Call Trail: Digital analysis revealed that Siya and Chetan had exchanged over 2,000 phone calls, totaling more than 238 hours of conversation, in the months building up to the crime.

  • CCTV & Hand Gestures: Fort surveillance footage captured Siya looking around and making distinct, coordinated hand signals to a hooded figure—Chetan—moments before Ketan was blindsided and pushed over the edge.

  • The Sabotaged Passport: Investigations revealed a prior trip to Bali had been abruptly canceled because Siya intentionally tore Ketan's passport. Police believe the duo aborted the international trip because they hadn't finalized a clean execution and escape plan for an overseas location.

  • The "Snake" Incident: Just days prior on June 14, a failed attempt on Ketan's life was made under the guise of "saving him from a wild snake" during an outdoor excursion.

A Cold Motive & The Blame Game

The driving force behind the murder was reportedly Siya's absolute reluctance to go through with the arranged marriage to Ketan, combined with her hidden relationship with Chetan. Viewing Ketan as a permanent obstacle to their future, the two decided that a fatal holiday accident would be their cleanest way out.

The absolute unity between the conspirators broke down almost immediately during intensive police interrogation. According to law enforcement sources, the suspects have devolved into bitter infighting, desperately trading accusations regarding who delivered the final physical shove that sent Ketan into the abyss.

The Accidental Death Report (ADR) has officially been upgraded to a strict First Information Report (FIR) for premeditated murder. Siya, Chetan, and Neeraj remain in tight police custody as the forensic team assembles the final chargesheet.

🚨 Breaking Update: Fast-Track Trial & Family Questioning

The legal framework surrounding the case has escalated dramatically following a high-profile intervention:

  • Fast-Track Trial and Special Prosecutor: The victim's father met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who officially accepted the family's demands to move the case to a fast-track court. Renowned senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam has been appointed as the Special Public Prosecutor to lead the case.

  • Family Members Summoned: Investigators have officially expanded their probe, summoning Siya Goyal’s parents (Pravin and Puja Goyal) and her brother Sahil to the Lonavala Rural Police Station for rigorous questioning to determine if any family members had prior knowledge of the conspiracy.

  • The "Cafe" Blueprint: Police recovered CCTV footage from June 17—just one day before the murder—showing Siya and Chetan meeting at a Pune cafe. Investigators allege this meeting was where they mapped out the exact terrain and finalized the plan to push Ketan.

  • Evidence Wiped: Cyber-forensic teams revealed that the duo systematically deleted their entire phone chat histories and emptied their digital recycle bins immediately after the crime. Their devices have been sent to a specialized forensic lab for data retrieval.

  • ⚖️ The Defense Side: "He is Being Framed"

    As the police build their case, Chetan Chaudhary’s family and legal counsel have publicly pushed back against the allegations:

    • The Father's Defense: Chetan’s father, Babulal Chaudhary, has vehemently claimed his son is innocent and is being used as a scapegoat by Siya to protect herself. He asserts that Chetan told them he was standing a few feet away from the couple when the incident occurred and played no part in the physical push.

    • The "Hoodie" Mystery: Chetan's family expressed deep confusion over the CCTV footage, stating that Chetan was a decorated local sportsperson with over 150 trophies and that they had never even seen the heavy hoodie he was spotted wearing in their household.

    • Legal Stance: Chetan's defense lawyer, Advocate Ram Shahane, has argued that the 2,000 phone calls cited by the police were strictly business-related, as the families knew each other through commercial ties, and claimed that the prosecution has yet to establish a clear chronological link between those calls and the crime.

    • Both prime accused remain in strict police custody as the forensic analysis continues.

Location: Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India

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