Ketan Agarwal murder case: Court rejects police custody plea, sends accused to judicial remand
A court in Maharashtra has denied a police request for further custody of Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, who are accused in the murder of Ketan Agrawal. The suspects have been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody as the investigation into the death at Lohagad Fort continues.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile legal appointment and highlights ongoing judicial procedures in a significant criminal investigation in India.
Maharashtra’s Vadgaon Maval court on Friday (July 3, 2026) remanded accused Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the Ketan Agrawal murder case, turning down Lonavala Rural Police's request for additional custody to verify investigation aspects and complete scientific procedures.
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