The investigation into the death of Pune resident Ketan Agarwal has taken a new turn as police examine digital evidence that they believe could provide insight into the alleged planning behind the crime.
Authorities are investigating allegations that Agarwal was pushed from a cliff at Lohagad Fort by his fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her alleged associate, Chetan Chaudhary. Both individuals have been detained, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Police are now analyzing mobile phone records, browsing histories, deleted conversations, and other electronic evidence as they seek to establish the sequence of events leading up to the incident.
Investigators Looking at Digital Searches
According to officials familiar with the investigation, forensic analysis of electronic devices allegedly recovered from the accused revealed internet searches related to another widely reported murder case involving Raja Raghuvanshi.
Investigators are examining whether media coverage of that case may have influenced the planning of the alleged crime. However, police have not publicly presented evidence establishing a direct connection between the two incidents.
The digital examination reportedly includes:
- Internet browsing history
- Deleted messages and chats
- Mobile phone records
- Alleged coded communications
- Search queries related to legal and custody procedures
Officials are continuing to verify the significance and context of these digital records as part of the broader investigation.
Alleged Planning Under Investigation
Police claim the incident appears to have involved extensive preparation.
According to investigators, the accused allegedly conducted visits to Lohagad Fort before the incident and identified a location that could be used to carry out the crime.
Authorities also allege that signals and coordinated actions were discussed in advance. Investigators have reportedly reconstructed the scene as part of their efforts to test and verify various aspects of the case.
These allegations remain part of the police investigation and have not yet been tested in court.
Similarities Noted by Investigators
Officials have pointed to what they describe as similarities between the Ketan Agarwal case and other cliff-related homicide investigations.
Police believe that in both situations, the victims were allegedly taken to relatively isolated locations by individuals known to them.
Investigators are evaluating whether these similarities are coincidental or indicative of deliberate planning inspired by publicly available information.
No official findings have yet been released regarding this aspect of the investigation.
Meeting Before the Incident Under Scrutiny
Investigators are also examining reports that Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary may have met at a café in Pune shortly before the incident.
Police are reviewing surveillance footage, communication records, and witness statements to determine whether any discussions connected to the alleged crime took place during that meeting.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed the outcome of that examination.
Motive Remains a Key Focus
The investigation is also focused on understanding the alleged motive behind the crime.
Officials involved in the case have suggested that personal relationships, family expectations, and pressure surrounding marriage may have contributed to the events under investigation.
One investigator reportedly described the case as involving individuals who allegedly believed they had limited options available to them.
Police continue to examine whether these factors played a role and what evidence supports those conclusions.
Case Continues Under Investigation
At this stage, the allegations against the accused remain under investigation, and no court has determined criminal liability.
Authorities are expected to continue analyzing forensic evidence, digital records, witness statements, and other materials before submitting their findings to the appropriate judicial authorities.
The case has drawn significant public attention due to the serious nature of the allegations and the extensive digital trail investigators claim to have uncovered.
As the investigation progresses, further details are expected to emerge through official police statements and court proceedings.
