PUNE: The family of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal on Saturday joined residents of their housing society in a candlelight march seeking justice for the 25-year-old, with his grandfather, parents and other relatives demanding stringent action against the accused in the alleged murder case.The march, held at the Belmondo Society in Gahunje on the outskirts of Pune, came even as Pune Rural Police questioned Siya Goyal’s parents and brother for more than 10 hours as part of the ongoing investigation.Ketan’s visibly frail grandfather, Devichand Agarwal, who participated in the march, broke down while recalling the family’s ordeal.“We have been betrayed by our own people, whom we had known for several years,” he said.Devichand Agarwal said he believed Siya Goyal’s family had pressured her into agreeing to marry Ketan.“We want the police to investigate everyone responsible for this wedding. These two accused, Siya and Chetan, should be awarded capital punishment,” he said while breaking down.Ketan’s mother also demanded justice for her son, calling for capital punishment for the accused duo and action against Siya Goyal’s family members.
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“I want justice for Ketan, and I want the death penalty for Siya. I am a mother, and Siya has a mother too; yet, I want the death penalty for Siya and for Chetan,” she said.Devichand Agarwal said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had assured the family of a speedy investigation and justice.Siya (20) and her lover, Chetan Chaudhary (22), are accused of pushing Ketan (25) off a cliff at Lohagad Fort in Maval taluka of Pune district, on June 18According to police, Siya and Ketan were set to tie the knot in November, but she did not want to marry him, prompting her and Chetan to hatch a conspiracy to eliminate him.(With PTI inputs)
