A Pune court ordered Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary into judicial custody for the murder of realtor Ketan Agarwal at Lohagad Fort [1].
The decision ensures the two suspects remain under state control while investigators determine how the crime was planned and executed. The case has drawn attention due to the nature of the crime and the profile of the victim.
Judicial Magistrate First Class AM Vibhute presided over the hearing in Pune [2]. The court ordered the two [3] accused individuals to be held for 14 days [4]. This period allows police to further their investigation into the events that took place at the historic fort in the Pune district of Maharashtra [2].
Police said that Goyal and Chaudhary did not act on impulse. According to investigators, the duo rehearsed and carried out the murder of Agarwal [2]. The level of planning suggested by the police has become a focal point of the legal proceedings.
There were conflicting reports regarding the specific nature of the custody request. Some reports indicated that police sought an extension of custody to further the investigation [1]. Other reports said the court rejected a remand plea, resulting in the 14-day magistrate custody [2].
The investigation remains active as authorities examine the evidence collected from the crime scene at Lohagad Fort. The court's decision to maintain custody prevents the suspects from interfering with the ongoing probe during this critical phase of the case.
“The duo rehearsed and carried out the murder of Ketan Agarwal”
The transition to judicial custody signifies that the court finds sufficient grounds to keep the suspects detained while the prosecution builds its case. By focusing on the allegation that the murder was rehearsed, investigators are attempting to prove premeditation, which is a critical factor in securing a more severe conviction for murder under Indian law.
