As new details emerge in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, attention has increasingly turned to Chetan Chaudhary – the man believed to be Sia Goyal’s lover and co-accused in the Pune businessman’s murder. While investigators suspect he was part of the alleged plot, his family insists he was wrongly involved.
When Ketan Agarwal went to Lohagad Fort in Lonavala with Siya Goyal on June 18, Chetan Chaudhary had reached the site before Monday, police said.
During the investigation, police investigated CCTV footage at the foothills and identified Chaudhary wearing a hoodie on a hot summer day.
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The police also revealed that Chaudhary also tried to avoid detection by leaving his mobile phone at his Kondhwa residence instead of carrying it to the fort.
Who is Chetan Chaudhary?
Chetan Chaudhary, 22, was pursuing his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree and resides in Kondhwa, Pune. His family runs a wholesale and retail grocery store called Dhanashree Traders in Gultekdi Market Yard.
During interrogation, Chetan allegedly told investigators that the topic of elopement was discussed but dismissed because Sia believed it would tarnish her family’s reputation. Instead, police allege, the couple decided to remove Ketan from the photo entirely.
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“Chetan was asked why they did not think of eloping and instead chose to eliminate Ketan. According to him, Sia was not in favor of breaking off their engagement and eloping with Chetan, as she thought doing so would bring disrespect to her family,” a police official told news agency PTI.
Advocate Ram Shahane, the lawyer representing Chetan Choudhary, said the FIR in the case does not describe Choudhary’s role and that the case contains inconclusive allegations.
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“If we look at the FIR, the allegations against him (Chetan Chaudhary) are not concrete. His role has not been described. It is only said that he is his (Sia’s) friend. He was involved in this case,” the lawyer told PTI.
The defense counsel said that Chetan Chowdhury is just a friend of the main accused and he has been implicated on this basis.
The investigation continues
The police arrested Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary and detained them under Sections 103 and 61 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act, relating to murder and criminal conspiracy.
Investigators say they are continuing to analyze forensic evidence, digital communications and witness statements as the high-profile case develops.
