The parents of Siya Goyal have called for the strictest possible punishment for their daughter if she is found guilty of murdering Ketan Agrawal [1], [2].

The public demand from the family marks a rare instance where parents openly seek the maximum penalty for their own child during an active criminal investigation. This stance emphasizes a commitment to legal justice over familial loyalty in a high-profile case involving the Lohgarh Fort area in Pune, Maharashtra [2], [3], [4].

Praveen Goyal, the father of the accused, said he is still unable to believe the allegations against his daughter [4]. Despite this disbelief, he and his wife said that the law should take its course [1], [2].

The family described the victim, Ketan Agrawal, as someone who was like a son to them [1], [2]. Because of this relationship, the parents said they want justice regardless of the fact that the accused is their daughter [1], [2].

The mother of Siya Goyal expressed the severity of her position regarding the potential conviction. She said her daughter should be thrown from the same fort if she is found guilty [3].

Both parents said they want the strictest punishment for their daughter if the court finds her guilty of the crime [2]. The case continues to draw attention in Pune as investigators examine the circumstances surrounding the death at Lohgarh Fort [3], [4].

“"Throw her from the same fort if she's guilty."”

The public demand for maximum sentencing by the accused's own parents removes a common social and emotional layer of defense often seen in criminal trials. By framing the victim as a surrogate son, the parents are positioning the crime not just as a legal violation, but as a betrayal of the family unit, which may influence public perception and the social pressure surrounding the judicial proceedings in Pune.