Lohagad Murder Case: Police Say Fiancée, Lover Planned Killing at Pune Café a Day Before Trek

Fresh details have emerged in the sensational Lohagad Fort murder case, with investigators claiming that the alleged conspiracy to kill 26-year-old Ketan Agarwal was finalised at a café in Pune's Kondhwa area a day before the incident.

According to police, accused Siya Goyal and her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary, met at the café on the evening of June 17 and allegedly planned every aspect of the murder.

Investigators believe the duo discussed the use of code words, identified vulnerable locations at Lohagad Fort from where Agarwal could allegedly be pushed into a gorge, and coordinated their movements during the trek.

The latest revelations come as police continue to examine CCTV footage and other evidence collected during the investigation.

Speaking on the case, Senior Police Inspector Dinesh Tayde said the incident was initially registered as an accidental death after Ketan Agarwal fell from a height at Lohagad Fort on June 18.

"Initially, when this incident occurred on June 18, it was registered as an accidental death. However, when we conducted a detailed investigation, we found that the accused had premeditated the murder. Accordingly, we registered an offence and arrested both accused," Tayde said.

Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary were arrested and later produced before a court, which remanded them to police custody until June 29.

Police said CCTV footage played a crucial role in uncovering the alleged conspiracy. Investigators claim that Chaudhary attempted to conceal his identity by wearing a hoodie, covering his face and deliberately avoiding looking towards surveillance cameras.

"The second accused in the CCTV, Chetan Chaudhary, was trying his best to conceal his identity. He was wearing a hoodie, covering his entire face and was not looking at the camera even once," Tayde said.

Investigators also claim the accused used pre-arranged signals to communicate during the trek.

"They were giving signals to each other as to when to stop and when to walk," the officer added.

According to police, both accused admitted to certain aspects of the investigation during questioning, although investigators have not disclosed further details.

Police are continuing to probe the exact sequence of events leading to Agarwal's death, collect forensic evidence and establish the full extent of the alleged conspiracy.

The case has drawn widespread attention due to the chilling allegations and the emerging details surrounding the alleged premeditated murder.

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