The parents of Siya Goyal have spoken publicly after their daughter's controversial behavior outside a Pune police station during a murder investigation [1].
This development follows intense public scrutiny and the emergence of digital evidence that may influence the legal proceedings regarding the death of Ketan Agarwal [1].
Siya Goyal's father broke his silence following a gesture his daughter made outside the police station that sparked widespread outrage [1]. The family's response coincides with the surfacing of a purported Snapchat chat involving Goyal, which has become a focal point for those following the case [1, 2].
Her mother expressed a desire for justice regardless of family ties. She said, "Push the guilty off same fort, even if it's my own daughter" [2].
The mother further described the victim, Ketan Agarwal, as a very good boy [2]. She said her daughter should be given the strictest punishment if she is found guilty [2].
Investigators are currently examining the viral Snapchat conversation to determine its relevance to the timeline and motive of the crime [1]. The case continues to draw attention in Pune as the community awaits further updates from the police regarding the evidence and the status of the accused [1].
“"Push the guilty off same fort, even if it's my own daughter"”
The public condemnation of the accused by her own parents, combined with the introduction of social media evidence, suggests a high level of social and familial pressure for a conviction. In the Indian legal context, the emergence of digital footprints like Snapchat chats often serves as critical evidence in establishing premeditation or motive in murder trials.

