Ketan Agarwal's Grandfather Dies of Cardiac Arrest Weeks After Pune Businessman's Death
The grandfather of Ketan Agarwal, the Pune-based realtor whose death at Lohagad Fort is currently the subject of a murder investigation, passed away on Saturday night. Family members confirmed that 71-year-old Devichand Agarwal suffered a fatal cardiac arrest at approximately 9:45 p.m., noting that his health had deteriorated significantly following his grandson's death last month.
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The grandfather of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal, whose death at Lohagad Fort is being investigated as an alleged murder, died of a cardiac arrest on Saturday, weeks after his grandson's death. Family members said Devichand Agarwal had been unwell ever since Ketan's demise, describing the loss as another devastating blow for the family already coping with the ongoing criminal investigation, as reported by TOI.
Family Says He Was Deeply Affected by Ketan's Death
According to family members, Ketan's grandfather's health deteriorated significantly after learning about his grandson's death. They said he had remained emotionally distressed and physically unwell in the weeks that followed. Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: Deleted Phone Data Reveals Alleged Coded Chats, Say Pune Police.
The family stated that he suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away on Saturday. While no direct medical link has been established between the two incidents, relatives believe the emotional trauma following Ketan's death had taken a severe toll on his health.
Ketan Agarwal Death Under Murder Investigation
Ketan Agarwal died after falling into a gorge at Lohagad Fort near Pune on June 18. The incident was initially treated as an accidental death. However, subsequent investigations led police to register a murder case after fresh evidence and statements raised suspicion over the circumstances surrounding his death. Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: Accused Siya Goyal Makes Obscene Gesture To Media During Probe (Watch Video).
Police have arrested Ketan's fiancée, Siya Goyal, along with another accused, alleging they conspired to kill him during the trek. Both have denied the allegations, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Investigation Continues
Investigators are continuing to examine digital evidence, witness statements and forensic findings to reconstruct the events leading up to Ketan's death. Police have said the probe is still underway and further evidence will determine the course of the case.
The death of Ketan's grandfather has added another layer of grief for the Agarwal family, which continues to seek justice while mourning two personal losses within a matter of weeks.
The Lohagad Fort case has attracted widespread attention after investigators shifted from the initial accident theory to a suspected murder investigation. The case remains before the courts, with police continuing to gather evidence and question those connected to the incident.
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