‘Eloping Would Bring Family Shame’: Police Reveal Siya Goyal’s Motive Behind Ketan Agarwal’s Murder

Last Updated:June 24, 2026, 15:23 IST

Police questioned Chetan Chaudhary about why he and Siya Goyal did not simply run away together instead of allegedly plotting Ketan’s murder.

A new detail has emerged in the Pune Lohagad murder case. Police claim accused Siya Goyal feared bringing shame to her family by calling off her engagement and eloping with her partner, Chetan Chaudhary. Police sources say this concern became a key factor behind the alleged conspiracy to murder 24-year-old Ketan Agarwal, to whom she was engaged.

The case, which was initially treated as a trekking accident, took a dramatic turn after police examined CCTV footage and other evidence collected during the investigation.

Why Siya Chose To Kill Ketan?

According to police sources quoted by PTI, investigators questioned Chetan Chaudhary about why he and Siya Goyal did not simply run away together instead of allegedly plotting Ketan’s murder.

“During the interrogation, Chetan was asked why they did not consider running away and instead chose to eliminate Ketan. According to him, Siya was not in favour of calling off the engagement and eloping with Chetan, as she thought doing so would bring disrespect to her family," police sources said. Siya and Chetan subsequently conspired to kill Ketan Agarwal.

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