The parents of Siya Goyal, the prime accused in the alleged murder of Ketan Agarwal, have broken their silence, expressing profound shock over the incident and calling for the strictest punishment for anyone found responsible — including their own daughter. The statement came as police custody of both Siya Goyal and her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary continued in connection with the case.

What Siya's Parents Said

Praveen Goyal, Siya's father, described the death of the young man as an unimaginable loss. 'What happened is a very sad incident. I still can't believe it. They have lost their son. I had so much love for him. I was so attached to him, as if I had started considering myself his son. Such a loving, talented, good boy, today we have lost him. As a father, I would say they lost their son; there's no bigger sorrow than this. A few days back, they celebrated Siya's birthday and dreamt of a better life ahead…' he said.

Pooja Goyal, Siya's mother, went further, stating that justice must be served regardless of who is implicated. 'When I heard about this incident, I was deeply shocked. I kept wondering how something like this could have happened. The grief Ketan's family is experiencing today is immense, but I feel even greater pain because two families have been devastated. Ketan was such a good person. If anyone is found guilty in this case, they should receive the strictest possible punishment, even if it is my daughter,' she said. She added: 'If my daughter is found guilty, then the person responsible should be thrown from the very place from which Ketan fell.'

The Incident at Lohagad Fort

Ketan Agarwal fell to his death from Lohagad Fort near Pune in an incident that was subsequently classified as an alleged murder. His fiancée, Siya Goyal, was present at the scene. Both she and Chetan Chaudhary, described as her alleged lover, are currently in police custody as the investigation progresses.

Security Guard's Account

Dheeraj Jadhav, a security guard posted at the historic fort, said he rushed to the spot after hearing screams. 'I came running after hearing screams. I asked Siya Goyal what happened, and she said that 'someone has fallen off the fort'. I immediately informed the police,' he said. He added that Siya was shouting 'Help, help' when he arrived.

Jadhav noted that the fort maintains a 24-hour security presence with a police station nearby, though network connectivity in the area can at times hinder communications. He confirmed he was in his designated duty area when he heard screams from a distance and ran toward the location.

Where the Investigation Stands

Both Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary remain in police custody as investigators piece together the sequence of events at Lohagad Fort. The case has drawn widespread attention given the circumstances — a death at a popular heritage site involving the victim's own fiancée. As the probe deepens, the statements from Siya's parents add a rare and striking dimension: a family publicly demanding accountability even at the cost of their own child.