The probe into Ketan Agarwal’s murder near Pune’s Lohagad Fort has gathered fresh momentum after CCTV footage showed the accused meeting at a café before the alleged crime. Meanwhile, the two prime accused have continued to shift blame onto each other during interrogation, complicating the investigation.
According to investigators, the CCTV footage shows Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary meeting at a café before travelling towards Lohagad Fort with Agarwal. Police believe the meeting could have been part of the planning that led to the murder and are closely examining the footage along with mobile phone records and other digital evidence.
During interrogation, both accused have denied being solely responsible for the killing. Each has accused the other of carrying out the fatal attack, while admitting they were present at the fort when the incident occurred. Investigators say the contradictory statements have complicated the probe, prompting them to rely heavily on forensic evidence and electronic records to establish the sequence of events.
Police suspect the murder was premeditated and are investigating the motive behind the crime. Officials are examining financial transactions, personal relationships and communication records to determine whether the killing was planned in advance. The recovered CCTV footage is expected to play a crucial role in reconstructing the movements of the accused before the incident.
The body of Ketan Agarwal was later recovered from the Lohagad Fort area, triggering a high-profile investigation. Since then, multiple teams have been collecting evidence, questioning witnesses and analysing digital data to piece together the events leading up to the murder.
Investigators believe the café meeting, travel route and phone location data could provide important clues about the planning and execution of the crime. Authorities are also awaiting forensic reports, which are expected to corroborate the evidence collected so far.
As the investigation progresses, police say they are focused on building a watertight case based on scientific evidence rather than the conflicting claims made by the accused. Further arrests or charges have not been ruled out as officials continue to examine every aspect of the case.
