Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: Siya Goyal Contacted Contract Killer, Planned to Cripple Fiancé

Ketan Agarwal murder case investigators have uncovered a series of fresh developments that, according to police, point to months of planning before the Pune realtor's death at Lohagad Fort. The latest findings suggest that Siya Goyal and her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary initially planned to leave Ketan permanently disabled, explored poisoning him, contacted a contract killer, conducted multiple reconnaissance visits and even watched Japanese videos on police interrogation techniques before their arrest.

According to investigators, the alleged conspiracy began well before Ketan's death on June 18. Police sources claim Siya and Chetan first discussed crippling Ketan rather than killing him, considering a staged accident, robbery or assault that would leave him seriously injured. Investigators believe the plan was intended to provide Siya with a reason to call off their upcoming wedding and Bali trip without attracting suspicion. Police also allege the duo considered using slow poison, but abandoned the idea after failing to obtain it.

The probe has also revealed an alleged contract killer angle. According to police, the accused contacted a man and met him at a hotel in Pune, where CCTV footage has reportedly been recovered. Investigators claim the individual backed out after learning that the target belonged to a well-known business family, fearing the consequences. Police now consider him an important witness in the case.

Investigators further allege that the accused carefully selected the crime scene. Lohagad Fort was reportedly not their first choice, with police saying they also surveyed Tiger Point, Visapur Fort and other isolated locations before settling on Lohagad. Siya allegedly visited the fort with Ketan on May 31 to study the terrain and returned on June 14, but abandoned the plan after spotting a snake. Police also claim the duo rehearsed pushing a person from an elevated location in Pune before allegedly carrying out the crime on June 18, when Ketan was pushed into a 400-foot gorge. Investigators are also re-examining the earlier death of a 21-year-old law student at the same fort, exploring whether similarities warrant a fresh review.

Another significant development is the recovery of digital evidence. Police say browsing histories from the accused's devices show searches about slow poison and links to two Japanese videos, each reportedly around two hours long, explaining how suspects can remain calm during police questioning, control body language and answer investigators without appearing nervous. Investigators are analysing whether the videos were viewed to prepare for interrogation.

Earlier, forensic experts recovered allegedly deleted Snapchat chats in which the accused used coded language and nicknames. Police also claim Siya obtained Ketan's phone shortly before the alleged attack and are examining whether any evidence was deleted. Investigators are further verifying claims that Siya and Chetan secretly married at Rajasthan's Khatu Shyam Temple in 2025, with a Pune Police team visiting the temple and seeking CCTV footage after recovering photographs purportedly showing the ceremony.