PUNE: Singer-composer Amaal Mallik has reacted strongly to the Ketan Agarwal murder case, saying that while India has enacted stringent laws to protect women, they should not be misused. In a strongly-worded social media post, the singer also spoke about accountability in relationships and what he described as the misuse of the term “toxic.“In a long note shared on X, Amaal acknowledged the discrimination and abuse women have faced over generations and said he stands with those fighting against oppression.However, he urged people not to paint all men with the same brush because of the actions of a few.“DEAR WOMEN! For generations it’s been the case that you all have been through shit because of us MEN,” he wrote.He went on to argue that overusing labels such as “toxic” often shifts attention away from genuine warning signs in relationships.“LABELLING anything & everything as TOXIC and not taking ACCOUNTABILTIY is precisely why we miss out on the REAL SIGNS. PHYSICAL ABUSE on either side is toxic, running after MONEY instead of EMOTIONS is toxic, running behind a SOCIAL MEDIA marriage is toxic, DESTROYING some one when you had no INTENTION of pursuing that person is TOXIC,” his post added.Reflecting on modern relationships, weddings and societal expectations, Amaal questioned whether people today were seeking lifelong partnerships or social media validation.He said everyone wants a good life, but real love should not depend on luxury.“Do you think MEN want any thing except PEACE? SEX IS EVERYWHERE. You ALL have a whole list of WHAT YOU WANT specially when it’s your WEDDING and PROPOSAL CEREMONY. Do you want a WEDDING FOR INSTA or a REAL MARRIAGE. Can you handle a sweet honeymoon in LONAVALA, or do you feel NO if he LOVES me he will take me out of INDIA. FAIR ENOUGH – We all want the GOOD LIFE.”Referring to Ketan Agarwal, the singer said the victim “didn’t deserve this” and described him as someone who appeared genuinely excited about his future.Meanwhile, investigators on Sunday took accused Siya Goyal to Lohagad Fort to recreate the crime scene.Police also seized a scooter allegedly used by co-accused Chetan Chaudhary to travel to the fort, suspecting it was used to avoid toll plazas.Ketan Agarwal and Siya Goyal got engaged on February 19 and were scheduled to marry later this year.Police suspect Goyal, who was allegedly in a relationship with Chaudhary since October last year, was unwilling to go ahead with the marriage.Both accused were arrested on June 23 and remanded to seven-day police custody till June 29.The Maharashtra government has also approved a fast-track court for the case and appointed senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Ujjwal Nikam as the Special Public Prosecutor following a request by the victim’s family for speedy justice.The decision was taken after the victim’s father met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Pune and urged swift justice in the case.The Chief Minister assured the family that strict action would be taken against the accused and that the case would be fast-tracked.(With ANI inputs)
