Pune police are investigating whether a third accomplice helped kill 26-year-old businessman Ketan Agarwal during a trekking trip [1], [3].

This development shifts the scope of the investigation, which previously centered on Agarwal's fiancée and her lover. The possibility of additional suspects could alter the legal strategy and the understanding of how the crime was executed at the remote site.

The incident occurred during a trip to Lohagad Fort in the Pune district of Maharashtra on June 18, 2026 [3]. While initial reports focused on the conspiracy between the fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her lover, investigators are now moving beyond initial confessions to build a case based on independent data.

"Pune police say the investigation ... is being built on forensic, CCTV and circumstantial evidence," a Pune police spokesperson said [1]. The shift toward forensic data follows the remand of the accused suspects, who were held in police custody for seven days [3].

Authorities are now examining whether the logistical requirements of the crime suggest the presence of another individual. "The investigation is expanding as police explore potential involvement of a third party," a police official said [2].

Lohagad Fort's rugged terrain and limited accessibility make the timeline of the crime a critical component of the probe. Police are utilizing CCTV footage to track movements around the fort, and the surrounding areas, to identify any unrecognized individuals who may have been present during the June 18 trip [1], [2].

The investigation remains active as officials attempt to reconcile the initial confessions with the physical evidence found at the scene. Police have not yet named a third suspect, but they continue to analyze the circumstantial evidence to determine if the conspiracy extended beyond the two primary accused [1].

“The investigation is expanding as police explore potential involvement of a third party.”

The transition from relying on suspect confessions to prioritizing forensic and CCTV evidence indicates a move toward a more robust, evidence-based prosecution. If a third accomplice is identified, it suggests a more complex conspiracy than a simple crime of passion or a two-person plot, potentially increasing the severity of the charges for all involved parties.