Police in Pune are investigating the death of 25-year-old Ketan Vishal Agarwal [1] after he fell from Lohagad Fort in Maharashtra.
The case has shifted from a suspected accident to a potential murder investigation following allegations from the victim's family. The transition highlights a growing dispute over the events that led to the fatal fall.
Reports indicate the incident occurred in mid-June 2026. While some records list the date as June 18 [2], other reports state it happened on June 19 [3]. The victim died after falling into a gorge at the historic site.
Family members allege that the fall was not accidental but was deliberately orchestrated. Specifically, they allege that Agarwal was pushed to his death by his fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her friend, Chetan Chaudhary [1].
Initial police statements described the event as a fall into a gorge [2]. However, the investigation has expanded as the family continues to challenge the accident narrative. Police said they are now working to determine exactly what happened during the visit to the fort [1].
Lohagad Fort is a popular tourist destination in Pune, known for its steep cliffs and historical significance. The investigation currently focuses on the movements and interactions of Goyal and Chaudhary prior to the fall [1].
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges, but the case remains under active investigation as they reconcile conflicting accounts of the day's events [1].
“Police are treating it as a possible murder rather than an accident”
The shift from an accidental death to a murder investigation suggests that evidence or witness testimony has emerged to contradict the initial police report. Because the incident occurred at a high-altitude tourist site, the physical evidence may be limited, making the testimonies of the survivors—the fiancée and her friend—central to the legal outcome.
