Pune Rural Police took suspects Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary to Lohagad Fort on Sunday to recreate the crime scene of a businessman's murder [1], [3].

The reconstruction exercise is a critical step in the investigation to determine how the killing occurred and to verify the statements provided by the accused. By physically walking through the events at the site, investigators aim to identify gaps in the narrative and secure additional forensic or circumstantial evidence.

The victim, Ketan Agarwal, was 26 years old [3]. Police said the location near Pune, Maharashtra, was central to the crime and requires a detailed walkthrough to establish the exact sequence of events [1], [2].

During the process, the two accused individuals [3] were required to demonstrate their movements and actions leading up to the death. This method is often used by Indian law enforcement to cross-reference the physical layout of a crime scene with the suspects' claims, ensuring that the timing and logistics of the alleged crime are plausible.

Separate reports indicate the investigation has also looked into digital evidence. Investigators have examined search histories regarding methods to kill a fiancé and the subsequent attempts to delete that data [2]. These findings suggest a level of premeditation that police said they are now attempting to map onto the physical geography of Lohagad Fort [1], [2].

The operation was conducted under the supervision of the Pune Rural Police to ensure the integrity of the evidence gathered during the reconstruction [1]. The findings from Sunday's exercise will be integrated into the official case file as the legal proceedings against Goyal and Chaudhary continue.

“Police recreated the alleged murder scene at Lohagad Fort”

The use of crime scene reconstruction indicates that investigators have moved past the initial arrest phase and are now focused on building a rigorous evidentiary chain for trial. By combining digital footprints—such as the reported search history—with a physical walkthrough, the prosecution seeks to prove premeditation and coordination between the two accused parties.