The Trek That Turned Fatal
On June 18, 2026, 26-year-old Ketan Vishal Agrawal, a real estate director from Pune, set out for a trek with his fiancée Siya Goyal. Hours later, he was found dead at the base of a 400-foot gorge near Lohagad Fort, a popular tourist destination near Lonavala.
At first, police believed it was an accident — a slip while taking photos. But inconsistencies in Goyal’s statements and CCTV footage showing a hooded man trailing the couple changed everything.
The Murder Plot Unfolds
Investigators discovered that Siya Goyal was secretly in a relationship with Chetan Babulal Chaudhary, a 22-year-old from Kondhwa. She allegedly viewed her fiancé as an obstacle and plotted to eliminate him.
According to police reports:
The couple exchanged over 2,000 phone calls in six months.
They had visited Lohagad Fort twice before, allegedly scouting the location.
A failed murder attempt occurred days earlier when Goyal tried to push Agrawal off the cliff but claimed she saw a snake.
On June 18, she lured him to the fort again, where Chaudhary waited. Together, they allegedly pushed Agrawal into the gorge.
(Direct Answer)
Who killed Ketan Agrawal at Lohagad Fort?
Police say Ketan Agrawal was murdered by his fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her lover, Chetan Chaudhary. They allegedly pushed him off the fort after plotting the crime for weeks. Both have confessed and are in police custody.
The Investigation & Confession
Pune Rural Police, led by SP Sandeep Singh Gill, confirmed the arrests under Sections 103 (murder) and 61 (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Evidence includes:
CCTV footage of Chaudhary in a hoodie following the couple.
Call records and location data linking both suspects.
Social media posts by Goyal the next day, mourning her fiancé — a chilling act of deception.
Police sources revealed that Goyal confessed during interrogation, admitting she planned the murder with Chaudhary after Agrawal discovered their affair.
The Human Side of the Crime
Agrawal’s family had planned a lavish wedding in Udaipur, complete with private jets and palace bookings. His father, Vishal Agrawal, said, “We thought it was an accident. But the truth is far darker.”
The case has sparked public debate on trust, obsession, and the fragility of modern relationships. It’s a reminder that love, when twisted by deceit, can turn deadly.
Why This Case Resonates
Bosmiya’s story is not just about one woman’s death. It reflects a larger crisis:
The normalization of abuse in relationships.
The lack of institutional support for women facing harassment.
The political silence when young aspirants fall victim to personal violence.
Her death has become a rallying point for those who argue that India’s political parties must do more to protect their candidates—not just from electoral battles but from the dangers lurking in their personal lives.
Conclusion
The Lohagad Fort murder case is a chilling blend of romance and betrayal. What was meant to be a trek of celebration became a descent into tragedy. As police dig deeper, the story continues to expose how far people can go when love turns into obsession.
