'Could've Called Off Wedding, Why Kill Him?' Pune Fort Murder Victim's Father Questions Motive
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- The father of a murder victim questions the perpetrator's motives, asking why the killing occurred if the wedding could have been called off.
- Ketan Agarwal died after falling into a gorge at Lohagad Fort during a trek with Siya, initially ruled an accident.
- A police investigation uncovered a premeditated plan behind the death, contradicting the initial assessment.
The father of Ketan Agarwal, who died after falling into a gorge at Lohagad Fort, has questioned the circumstances of his son's death. "Could've called off the wedding, why kill him?" he asked, expressing disbelief and anguish. Ketan Agarwal was trekking with Siya when he fell. The incident was initially classified as an accidental death.
However, a subsequent police investigation revealed a more sinister plot. The authorities uncovered evidence suggesting that Agarwal's death was not accidental but the result of a deliberate plan. This discovery has shifted the focus of the case from a tragic accident to a potential murder.
The investigation aims to unravel the motive behind the alleged murder and the sequence of events that led to Ketan Agarwal's fall. The victim's father's poignant question highlights the perceived senselessness of the crime, especially given the context of an impending wedding.
'Could've Called Off Wedding, Why Kill Him?'
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Originally published by NDTV in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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