Ketan Agarwal murder case: Old pub video of accused Siya Goyal surfaces online
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An old video purportedly showing Siya Goyal, the prime accused in the alleged murder of Ketan Agarwal, abusing someone on the phone inside a pub has surfaced online, adding a fresh layer to the high-profile Pune murder case that has gripped national attention. The clip, believed to have been recorded in December 2025, allegedly shows Siya holding what appears to be a beer bottle while speaking on the phone.
During the conversation captured in the video, she is heard using abusive language and saying, 'First he cheats on me, then he calls me.' The clip has since spread widely across social media platforms, reigniting public scrutiny of the case.
Older Footage and Photographs Also Resurface
Alongside the pub video, several older photographs and video clips featuring Siya and co-accused Chetan Chaudhary have also re-emerged online. One such clip reportedly shows the two attending a cricket league match together in the months preceding the alleged crime. Investigators, however, have not officially linked any of these videos to the murder case.
The Alleged Crime: What Happened at Lohagad Fort
The case centres on the death of 26-year-old Pune-based real estate businessman Ketan Agarwal, who allegedly died after being pushed from a cliff at Lohagad Fort in Pune district on 18 June. Ketan and Siya were engaged and were reportedly planning to marry in November 2025. According to the Pune Rural Police, Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary are accused of conspiring to murder Ketan. Both were arrested following the incident and remained in police custody until 3 July as investigators continued gathering evidence.
Victim's Phone Under Scrutiny
Investigators have also focused attention on Ketan's mobile phone during the course of the probe. Police have confirmed that the victim's phone remained in Siya's possession for a period after his death before it was eventually handed over to Ketan's family. Officials have not disclosed whether any data on the device was accessed, altered, or deleted during that time. Authorities have also not confirmed whether either of the accused attempted to tamper with the phone or its contents.
Crime Scene Reconstruction at Lohagad Fort
As part of the ongoing investigation, Pune Rural Police on Wednesday recreated the alleged crime scene at Lohagad Fort. During the exercise, officials used a fibre dummy matching Ketan's approximate height and weight and dropped it into a gorge estimated to be over 300 feet deep to understand the sequence of events surrounding the incident.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Lonavala Division) Gajanan Tompe said the reconstruction was carried out based on details gathered during the investigation. 'Today, we took the accused to Lohagad and conducted a reconstruction of the crime scene. The exercise was performed based on the facts available in the investigation. The probe is still underway, and all relevant findings will be placed before the court. We are also recording statements of everyone connected with the case and will continue to do so,' he said.
Earlier this week, police also carried out a gait analysis of co-accused Chetan Chaudhary to assist the investigation. On Monday, the Vadgaon Maval court extended the police custody of both Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary by five days after investigators sought additional time to examine evidence, question witnesses, and complete pending forensic procedures.
The investigation remains active, with authorities expected to present all findings before the court as forensic and witness-based evidence continues to be compiled.