The sensational Lohagad Fort murder investigation in Pune has taken a dramatic turn as the police focus their attention on Sahil Goyal, the brother of the primary accused, Siya Goyal. Following a grueling ten-hour interrogation on Monday, several glaring inconsistencies have emerged between Sahil's statements and the findings of the investigating officers. The tragedy, which occurred on June 18, resulted in the death of Siya's fiancé, Ketan Agarwal. Both Siya and her alleged boyfriend, Chetan Choudhary, are currently in police custody, but the spotlight has now shifted onto whether Sahil played a silent role in the events leading up to the murder.
Sahil Claims Siya Was Confused About Her Relationship
Breaking his silence on the matter, Sahil Goyal asserted that his sister was deeply conflicted about her relationship with Chetan Choudhary. According to Sahil, Siya had explicitly confided in him that she wanted to distance herself from Chetan and move forward with her scheduled marriage to Ketan Agarwal. Sahil admitted that he was aware of the connection between Siya and Chetan since they had originally met through him. Despite this knowledge, he chose not to inform their parents.
Sahil defended his silence by stating that Siya had sworn on her life that she would commit entirely to Ketan and terminate all communication with Chetan. She reportedly assured him that there was nothing romantic between them anymore. Sahil added that he had advised his sister that it is common for young people to mistake friendship for love. Since Siya herself was uncertain about her feelings for Chetan and viewed him merely as a close friend whose company she enjoyed, Sahil believed her and decided not to complicate matters within the family, supporting her choice to build a life with Ketan.
Hours of Pre-Wedding Planning
According to Sahil's account, Siya appeared genuinely happy and was actively preparing for her wedding with Ketan. He described how she spent numerous hours meticulously planning their pre-wedding photoshoot. She had selected her favorite songs and scenic locations for the shoot, and would spend hours on video calls with Ketan discussing these arrangements. This active participation and apparent enthusiasm led Sahil to believe that she was fully invested in her future with Ketan, leaving no room for suspicion that she was plotting a crime.
The Police's Counter Theory and Discrepancies
However, the police narrative paints a starkly different picture. Investigative sources indicate that Sahil is now a key person of interest in the Ketan Agarwal murder case. Authorities are examining whether Sahil possessed critical information about Siya and Chetan's ongoing relationship and deliberately kept the families in the dark.
Contrary to Sahil's assertions of Siya being a happy bride-to-be, police officials state that their investigation suggests Siya was highly unwilling to marry Ketan and had communicated this reluctance to Sahil. There is a strong suspicion that Sahil was fully aware of the depth of the affair between Siya and Chetan but chose to remain silent, a theory that directly contradicts the claims Sahil made during his recent interviews.
Key Suspicious Incidents: Forced Airport Ride and Torn Passport
Two specific incidents have intensified the spotlight on Sahil's conduct. The first involves the testimony of the driver who was hired to transport Siya to the airport for her pre-wedding shoot. The driver testified to the police that Siya had refused to go on the trip, but Sahil allegedly forced her into the vehicle against her will.
The second incident occurred prior to a planned trip to Bali, during which Ketan's passport was mysteriously torn to pieces. Despite the gravity of this incident, Sahil remained completely silent and took no action to investigate or address the issue. Police investigators are now looking into whether these actions were part of a broader pattern of concealment. While no formal charges have been brought against Sahil yet, the extensive ten-hour questioning session and the recording of his official statement indicate that the authorities are scrutinizing his role very closely.
