Pune 'Sonam Case': Groom found dead just days before wedding, fiancee accused of murder conspiracy

Pune: The memories of the Sonam Raghuvanshi murder case that shocked the country had not yet faded when a case came to light from Pune, Maharashtra, which has once again shocked people. Here, the death of a businessman's son was initially considered an accident, but during police investigation it was found to be a case of murder. It is alleged that the young man's fiancee conspired with her alleged lover to murder him and then tried to make it look like an accident. The police have taken both the accused into custody and started investigation.

What was the whole matter?

According to the police, 26-year-old Ketan Aggarwal died while trekking at the historic Lohagarh Fort near Pune. Initial information said that while trekking, his foot slipped and he fell into a ditch about 400 feet deep. After the incident, it was considered a tragic accident, but evidence found during the investigation changed the story. The police found some facts that raised suspicion that it might not be an accident but a planned murder.

How were the layers of conspiracy revealed in the investigation?

According to police officials, technical and circumstantial evidence were closely examined after the incident. Upon interrogation and scanning of digital records, it was revealed that there was constant contact between the deceased's fiancee and one of his close male friends. As the investigation progressed, the police found indications of an alleged conspiracy between the two. After this the case was changed from accident to murder.

What are the charges against the fiancee and her friend?

Police claim that Ketan's fiancee and her friend had planned to eliminate him. The investigating agencies suspect that both of them chose the trip to Lohagarh Fort for the crime and took advantage of the opportunity to push the youth into a deep ditch. After this, an attempt was made to present the entire incident as an accident so that no one could have any doubt. However, the police are still investigating every aspect of the case and the interrogation of the accused is going on.

Why is comparison being made with Sonam Raghuvanshi case?

This case is being discussed more because in the famous Sonam Raghuvanshi murder case that came to light last year, the police had accused the wife of conspiring to murder her husband along with her alleged lover. Even in the Pune incident, people are comparing both the cases due to aspects like love affair, conspiracy and making the murder look like an accident. However, the circumstances and investigation of both cases are different.

In which direction is the police investigation moving now?

Police are now examining the mobile records, call details, chats and other evidence related to the incident site of the accused. Officials say that the motive behind the murder, the conspiracy plan and the role of other possible people involved in it are also being investigated. After completion of the investigation, the charge sheet will be presented in the court. At present, this case has created a sensation in entire Maharashtra including Pune and people want to know how a supposed marriage turned into such a big incident.