Pune: A missing passport that led to the cancellation of a pre-wedding Bali trip has now become a crucial clue in the investigation into Pune businessman Ketan Agrawal’s death at Lohagad Fort.
Bali Trip Canceled At Airport
Ketan Agrawal and his fiancée Siya Goyal were scheduled to travel to Bali on June 6 for a pre-wedding photoshoot. However, the trip was canceled after Ketan discovered at Mumbai airport that his passport was missing.
According to Ketan’s family, all passports and travel documents had been kept together in a pouch during the journey. However, only Ketan’s passport disappeared, forcing him to return from the airport.
Police Suspect Passport Was Destroyed
Investigators now suspect that Siya allegedly stole Ketan’s passport and destroyed it before the trip. Police sources claim she tore the passport and disposed of it in a hotel washroom where the group had stopped before reaching the airport.
The police believe the incident was not just a travel disruption but part of a wider alleged conspiracy.
Murder Plot Allegedly Began Weeks Earlier
As per the investigation, Siya was allegedly in a relationship with Chetan Babulal Choudhary and did not want to marry Ketan. Police suspect that Siya and Chetan considered Ketan an obstacle and began planning to eliminate him.
Investigators are also probing an alleged earlier attempt on June 14, when Siya reportedly tried to push Ketan into a valley at Lohagad Fort after creating panic over a snake.
Accident Theory Turns Into Murder Case
On June 18, Ketan again visited Lohagad Fort after allegedly being persuaded by Siya. Police claim Chetan arrived separately and later joined them.
Investigators allege that Siya and Chetan attacked Ketan and pushed him into a deep gorge. Initially, the incident was treated as an accidental fall during a trek, but the probe later took a different turn.
Siya Goyal and Chetan Choudhary have since been arrested and booked for murder and criminal conspiracy. Police are now examining whether more people were aware of or involved in the alleged plan.
Family Raises Questions
Ketan’s family says Siya’s behavior after his death raised suspicion. They also claim the missing passport was an early warning sign that went unnoticed.
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