Third arrest in Ketan Agarwal murder case: ‘Lover’ Chetan’s friend held as ‘he knew of earlier murder plan’
Pune police have arrested a third suspect, Ritesh Hange, in connection with the murder of realtor Ketan Agarwal. Investigators allege Hange was involved in the conspiracy and was aware of the initial plans to harm the victim before the final murder plot was executed.
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This case highlights the complexities of criminal investigations involving premeditated murder and conspiracy among close associates.
The Pune Rural Police on Saturday arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the murder of Pune-based realtor Ketan Agarwal at Lohagad Fort in June, officials said on Saturday.This is the third arrest in the murder case, following the arrests of Ketan's fiancee Siya Goyal and her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary. The 22-year-old, identified as Ritesh Hange, is reportedly a friend of Chetan, PTI news agency reported citing officials.What is the 22-year-old accused of?Hange was allegedly part of the conspiracy to murder Ketan. According to police, Siya and Chetan allegedly pushed Agarwal off a cliff at Lohagad fort in Pune district on June 18.“During the investigation, it came to light that Ritesh was involved in the planning of Ketan Agarwal's murder,” PTI reported citing Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandip Singh Gill.
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