Vishal Agarwal, father of murder victim Ketan Agarwal, on Friday, 26 June stated that his son's fiancée and prime accused Siya Goyal and her family were fully aware that Ketan used a hair patch — and insisted this could not justify murder. The remarks came days after Ketan was allegedly killed at Lohagad Fort near Pune, purportedly by Siya Goyal and her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary.

What Ketan's Father Said

Addressing reporters, Vishal Agarwal said: 'Ketan used a small hair patch, but that was already informed to them (Siya and her family). But is that a reason to kill someone's child? If she didn't like him, then she could have easily refused.'

He also responded to reports suggesting the trekking plan was Ketan's idea, not Siya's. 'That will be cleared once the investigation is complete. According to my knowledge, Siya wanted to go trekking,' he said. He added that he was unaware of Siya's drinking habits or her friendship with Chetan Chaudhary.

CM Fadnavis Assures Fast-Track Justice

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has reportedly assured the victim's family that the case will be fast-tracked. Vishal Agarwal quoted the Chief Minister as saying he would 'personally look into the case' and ensure 'the guilty will be brought to justice at the earliest.'

The victim's father also confirmed that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has already been constituted to probe the case. He further stated that he has demanded the death penalty for the accused.

Siya's Parents Speak Out

In a development that drew significant attention, the parents of the prime accused, Siya Goyal, publicly expressed shock over the incident and extended condolences to the victim's family. Her father, Praveen Goyal, described the loss as 'unimaginable' for Ketan's family.

Her mother, Pooja Goyal, said she was 'deeply shocked' when she heard about the incident. '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.

What Happens Next

With an SIT now in place and the Chief Minister's office reportedly monitoring the case, investigators are expected to clarify key disputed details — including who proposed the trekking trip and the nature of the relationship between Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary. The case has prompted widespread public debate over engagement-era disputes and accountability in premeditated crime.