New Developments in the Ketan Agrawal Murder Case Spark Outrage

The Ketan Agrawal murder case has taken a shocking turn with new developments, including a controversial gesture by suspect Siya Goyal towards the media. As investigations continue, police are gathering evidence and conducting reenactments of the crime scene. Goyal and her co-accused, Chetan Chaudhary, face serious allegations related to the death of Agrawal, who was set to marry Goyal later this year. The case has sparked public outrage and raised questions about the suspects' motives and actions leading up to the tragic event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 3, 2026, 10:10 IST

Controversy Erupts in High-Profile Murder Case

A significant controversy has emerged in the widely publicized Ketan Agrawal murder case. The primary suspect, 20-year-old Siya Goyal, allegedly made an obscene gesture towards reporters while in police custody, a moment captured on video that has since incited public outrage on social media. This incident occurred when the Pune rural police took Goyal to her residence in Lulla Nagar to gather evidence and conduct an investigation.

Siya Goyal's Gesture Towards the Media

On July 2, the Pune rural police escorted Goyal to her home in Lulla Nagar for investigative purposes. As she exited her house under police protection, she reportedly displayed a 'middle finger' to the journalists gathered outside to capture her image. At the time, Goyal was wearing a black T-shirt and had her face partially covered with a printed scarf. This brief incident was recorded by cameras outside her home and quickly became a hot topic on social media.

Police Return to the Alleged Rehearsal Site

Earlier, on Thursday, investigators took Siya Goyal to a location in Pune where, according to police, she and co-accused Chetan Chaudhary had allegedly rehearsed the act of pushing her fiancé, real estate businessman Ketan Agrawal, off a cliff at Lohagad Fort. A police officer stated that Goyal identified the spot where the supposed rehearsal took place.

Details of the Rehearsal Identified

A police official mentioned, "The investigation revealed that Siya and Chetan had practiced how to push Ketan off the cliff at a hill-like area near a club in Lulla Nagar. Today, Siya was taken to the location where she identified the site of the alleged rehearsal." The police noted that this rehearsal occurred in May, and investigators are now working to gather additional evidence related to the crime's planning and establish the exact date of the incident.

Request for Polygraph Tests

The Pune rural police have filed a petition in the Vadgaon Maval court seeking permission to conduct polygraph tests on Siya Goyal and her alleged boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary. The polygraph test, commonly known as a lie detector test, records physiological responses such as blood pressure, pulse rate, breathing patterns, and perspiration while the individual answers questions related to the investigation. An official informed the media, "The court will issue notices to the accused and obtain their consent before proceeding further. This process is still pending."

Clothing Recovered from Goyal's Residence

During a search of Goyal's home in the Market Yard area of Pune, investigators recovered clothing that she allegedly wore on June 18, the day Ketan Agrawal died. The police stated that they have collected a substantial amount of technical and digital evidence, which is currently under analysis and cross-verification.

Overview of the Ketan Agrawal Murder Case

Siya Goyal (20) and Chetan Chaudhary (22) are accused of pushing 25-year-old Ketan Agrawal, a real estate businessman, off a cliff at Lohagad Fort on June 18. Goyal and Agrawal were engaged and were set to marry in November of this year. Following the incident, both Goyal and Chaudhary were arrested and placed in police custody until July 3. Investigators believe the suspects may have removed Agrawal from their lives due to his interference in their relationship.

Crime Scene Reconstruction

As part of the investigation, the Pune rural police have conducted multiple reconstructions of the crime scene. On Wednesday, investigators reenacted the events with co-accused Chetan Chaudhary. Previously, a similar reconstruction was performed with Siya Goyal, during which a dummy was pushed off the cliff to replicate the method allegedly used in the crime.

Concerns Raised by Agrawal's Father

According to police reports, Ketan Agrawal's father, Vishal Agrawal, expressed concerns in his complaint that his son had repeatedly voiced worries about Siya Goyal's growing closeness to Chetan Chaudhary. He alleged that during conversations with Ketan, Goyal frequently mentioned Chaudhary. The police also claimed that Goyal had previously disrupted the couple's pre-wedding trip planned for Bali, Indonesia.