Police Reconstruct Fatal Push at Lohagad Fort
Pune police brought accused Siya Goyal to Lohagad Fort on June 28, 2026, to reconstruct the crime scene in the murder of Ketan Agarwal. During the recreation, investigators used a dummy to demonstrate how the victim was pushed approximately 300 feet into a gorge, leading to his death.
Sequence of Events Revealed
The reconstruction indicated that Chetan, a co-accused, allegedly approached from behind and suddenly pushed Ketan, causing him to fall into the deep gorge. The police used the dummy to simulate the fall and verify the victim's trajectory. Visuals shared by ANI showed Goyal being escorted by police as she pointed to the spot where the incident occurred.
Case Background
The murder came to light after Ketan Agarwal's body was found at the base of the fort. Initial investigations suggested a dispute among the group, leading to the fatal push. Siya Goyal and Chetan were arrested on charges of murder and destruction of evidence. The crime scene reconstruction aims to corroborate witness statements and forensic evidence.
Impact on Investigation
Police officials stated that the reconstruction helps in understanding the exact sequence of events and the force of the push. The dummy's fall matched the injuries found on the victim, strengthening the case against the accused. Further investigations are ongoing, and the police are expected to file a chargesheet soon.
