Ketan Agarwal’s grandfather says the family trusted Sia Goel because of a decades-old relationship between the two families. Police continue investigating the Ketan Agarwal death case.
Ketan Agarwal Case News
The family of Ketan Agarwal has spoken publicly about their relationship with Sia Goel, saying they never had any reason to doubt her intentions before the engagement was finalized.
Ketan’s grandfather, Devichand Agarwal, recalled that when Sia’s marriage proposal first came to the family, his initial concern was her age. According to him, Sia was only 20 years old at the time, and he questioned whether there was any need to rush into marriage. However, because both families had known each other for nearly five decades and shared family ties, the proposal was accepted with trust.
Devichand Agarwal said the two families had maintained a close relationship for 45 to 50 years. Sia frequently visited their home, participated in family gatherings, attended religious events, and interacted comfortably with relatives. He said nothing in her behavior suggested that she was unhappy with the engagement.
The relationship progressed quickly after discussions between the families. On February 11, both families met formally, and the engagement ceremony was held on February 19. The wedding date was fixed for November 25. According to family members, preparations for the wedding had already begun, including venue discussions, guest lists, and other arrangements.
Family members say Sia gradually became part of their household. Ketan’s mother stated that she had already accepted Sia as her future daughter-in-law. She regularly visited the family home and appeared comfortable with everyone, making the recent developments even more difficult for the family to understand.
The Agarwal family says they are still struggling to come to terms with Ketan’s death. According to relatives, Ketan had left home for a trekking trip and was expected to return safely. The family now wants a fair and transparent investigation to establish the complete truth behind the case.
Engagement Videos Draw Public Attention
Videos from Ketan and Sia’s engagement ceremony have recently surfaced online. The footage shows the couple smiling, posing for photographs, and exchanging rings in the presence of family members.
The videos have generated widespread discussion on social media, with many users questioning why the engagement moved forward if there were unresolved concerns about the relationship. Investigators, however, continue to focus on evidence rather than speculation.
Police Investigating Sia Goel and Chetan Choudhary Connection
According to investigators, police have been examining communications between Sia Goel and Chetan Choudhary. Authorities are analyzing digital evidence and communication records to understand the nature of their relationship and whether it is connected to the case.
Investigators claim that Sia and Chetan met on June 17, one day before the incident, at a café in Pune’s Lullanagar area. Police believe the meeting may provide important clues and are examining conversations and digital records linked to that day.
Authorities are also investigating whether information related to Lohagad Fort was shared in advance. Officials have stated that technical evidence and digital data remain an important part of the ongoing inquiry.
Court Sends Accused to Police Custody
Lonavala Rural Police requested police custody for further questioning. Following a court hearing, the Vadgaon Court remanded Sia Goel and Chetan Choudhary to police custody until June 29.
Police officials have said several technical and circumstantial aspects of the case are still under investigation and further questioning is required.
The 48-Minute CCTV Mystery
Another aspect of the investigation involves CCTV footage showing a person wearing a hoodie. Investigators calculated the total travel time captured in the footage and estimated that the individual spent only eight to ten minutes at the fort after accounting for the climb and return journey.
This detail has attracted significant attention from investigators, who are trying to determine why someone would travel to the location and remain there for such a short period before leaving.
Changing Statements Under Scrutiny
Police officials have also noted differences in statements given during the investigation. According to investigators, the initial account of events differed from information provided during later questioning.
Authorities say these inconsistencies prompted a deeper review of digital evidence and other technical findings. Investigators are now working to reconstruct the timeline and determine exactly what happened before Ketan Agarwal’s death.
Investigation Continues
The Ketan Agarwal case remains under active investigation. Police continue to analyze digital evidence, witness statements, CCTV footage, and other technical findings as they attempt to establish the full sequence of events. Authorities have stated that further developments will depend on the results of ongoing forensic and investigative work.