Lohagad Fort murder: Lover's friend becomes third arrest, was involved in planning, say cops
According to police, Goyal (20), and Choudhary (22), allegedly pushed Agarwal off a cliff at Lohagad Fort on June 18, resulting in his death.
Pune police have apprehended a third individual in connection with the murder of 26-year-old Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal at Lohagad Fort in June. Ritesh Hange, a 22-year-old from Beed and friend of Chetan Choudhary, the alleged lover of Agarwal's fiancée Siya Goyal, has been arrested for his alleged role in the planning of the crime.
Hange was arrested on Friday and presented before the Vadgaon Maval court, where he was granted police custody until September 12. Siya Goyal, 20, and Chetan Choudhary, 22, have been arrested for allegedly pushing Agarwal off a cliff at Lohagad Fort on June 18, leading to his death. According to police, Hange was involved in the murder conspiracy, as revealed through the analysis of a mobile phone seized during the investigation.
The phone contained messages and chats indicating discussions about the crime and attempts to cover up evidence linking the accused to the murder.
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