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IN PHOTOS | From engagement to alleged murder: Timeline of the Ketan Agrawal case

Updated On: 26 June, 2026 09:12 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The alleged murder of 26-year-old realtor Ketan Agarwal at Maharashtra's Lohagad Fort has shocked the nation. Police allege that he was pushed off a cliff by his fiance, Siya Goyal, on June 18 as part of a conspiracy. Investigators have also claimed there were multiple prior attempts to kill him, even as Goyal and her alleged boyfriend, Chetan Chaudhary, remain under investigation. Here's a timeline of the key developments in the case. (Pics/ X). Read more.

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Ketan Agarwal (26) and Siya Goyal (20) got engaged in February and were to marry in November. (Pic/ X)

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Ketan Agarwal (26) and Siya Goyal (20) got engaged in February and were to marry in November. (Pic/ X)
May 31: First visit to Lohagad Fort; June 4: Second visit cancelled Agarwal and Goyal reportedly visited Lohagad Fort for the first time on May 31. Investigators say this was the first of multiple planned trips to the site. A second visit to the fort was scheduled on June 4 but did not take place after Agarwal’s mother reportedly refused permission for the trek

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May 31: First visit to Lohagad Fort; June 4: Second visit cancelled

Agarwal and Goyal reportedly visited Lohagad Fort for the first time on May 31. Investigators say this was the first of multiple planned trips to the site. A second visit to the fort was scheduled on June 4 but did not take place after Agarwal’s mother reportedly refused permission for the trek

June 14: Alleged attempted push Police allege that during another visit on June 14, Goyal attempted to push Agarwal off a cliff. However, he managed to save himself by holding onto a bush. When questioned, she allegedly claimed she saw a snake and pushed him to protect him

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June 14: Alleged attempted push

Police allege that during another visit on June 14, Goyal attempted to push Agarwal off a cliff. However, he managed to save himself by holding onto a bush. When questioned, she allegedly claimed she saw a snake and pushed him to protect him

June 18: Alleged murder at Lohagad Fort On June 18, Agarwal was allegedly pushed from Lohagad Fort in Maharashtra’s Sahyadri range by Goyal and her alleged boyfriend Chetan Babulal Chaudhary, resulting in his death. The incident was initially reported as an accidental fall during a trek

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June 18: Alleged murder at Lohagad Fort

On June 18, Agarwal was allegedly pushed from Lohagad Fort in Maharashtra’s Sahyadri range by Goyal and her alleged boyfriend Chetan Babulal Chaudhary, resulting in his death. The incident was initially reported as an accidental fall during a trek

Post-incident investigation begins Police later reclassified the case as a suspected murder after inconsistencies emerged. Investigators say Goyal allegedly made multiple attempts to bring Agarwal to Lohagad Fort before the incident

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Post-incident investigation begins

Police later reclassified the case as a suspected murder after inconsistencies emerged. Investigators say Goyal allegedly made multiple attempts to bring Agarwal to Lohagad Fort before the incident

Claim regarding motive surfaces According to police, Goyal claimed in her statement that Agarwal had told her his family was influential and financially powerful and that she would not be able to withdraw from the marriage even if she tried. These claims remain under judicial scrutiny

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Claim regarding motive surfaces

According to police, Goyal claimed in her statement that Agarwal had told her his family was influential and financially powerful and that she would not be able to withdraw from the marriage even if she tried. These claims remain under judicial scrutiny

Family statements emerge Ketan Agarwal’s father Vishal met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and demanded the strictest punishment, including the death penalty. CM said the case would be fast-tracked and an SIT has been formed to probe into the murder allegations

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Family statements emerge

Ketan Agarwal’s father Vishal met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and demanded the strictest punishment, including the death penalty. CM said the case would be fast-tracked and an SIT has been formed to probe into the murder allegations

Counter claims from accused’s family Goyal’s parents have claimed that she gave her consent to the marriage and appeared happy before the incident. Her mother Pooja said Siya Goyal initially did not want to go on the trek and alleged she was persuaded to join

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Counter claims from accused’s family

Goyal’s parents have claimed that she gave her consent to the marriage and appeared happy before the incident. Her mother Pooja said Siya Goyal initially did not want to go on the trek and alleged she was persuaded to join

Mother’s emotional statement Pooja Goyal further said that if her daughter is found guilty, she should receive the harshest punishment under law, even suggesting she be punished at the same location where Agarwal fell

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Mother’s emotional statement

Pooja Goyal further said that if her daughter is found guilty, she should receive the harshest punishment under law, even suggesting she be punished at the same location where Agarwal fell

Upcoming investigation step Police are preparing to recreate the crime scene at Lohagad Fort to reconstruct the sequence of events. The exercise will involve mapping positions and using a dummy body to understand the alleged fall

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Upcoming investigation step

Police are preparing to recreate the crime scene at Lohagad Fort to reconstruct the sequence of events. The exercise will involve mapping positions and using a dummy body to understand the alleged fall

Ongoing probe The investigation remains active, with multiple statements recorded and key forensic reconstruction expected to play a crucial role in the case.

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Ongoing probe

The investigation remains active, with multiple statements recorded and key forensic reconstruction expected to play a crucial role in the case.

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