Police have temporarily stopped tourist entry to the historic Lohagad Fort in Pune district as investigators intensify the probe into businessman Ketan Agarwal’s alleged murder. Authorities recreated the crime scene and carried out forensic examinations at the fort on Wednesday, leading to Lohagad Fort closed for visitors.
Police recreate the crime scene
The investigation entered a crucial stage after police brought accused Chetan Chaudhary to the fort to reconstruct the sequence of events surrounding Agarwal’s death. Investigators retraced the alleged movements of the accused to verify witness statements and strengthen the evidence collected so far.
Officials also conducted a gait analysis, a forensic technique that studies an individual’s walking pattern and body movements. The examination helps investigators determine whether a person’s movements match CCTV footage, witness accounts or other physical evidence. During the exercise, Lohagad Fort closed remained necessary to ensure investigators could work without interference.
Police said restricting public access helped preserve the crime scene and prevented contamination of evidence while forensic experts completed their examination.
Visitor numbers rise after media attention
Interestingly, Lohagad Fort has witnessed nearly a 30 per cent rise in tourist footfall in recent days following widespread media coverage of the high-profile case. Despite growing public interest, authorities prioritised the investigation by keeping Lohagad Fort closed temporarily.
Investigators also inspected the exact location where the alleged incident took place. Officials believe reconstructing the scene will help corroborate witness testimonies and establish a more accurate timeline of events.
Probe focuses on digital and forensic evidence
Apart from examining the crime scene, police are analysing electronic devices, phone records and other forensic material. Investigators are also tracking the movement of the accused before and after the alleged incident to piece together the complete sequence of events.
Officials believe the reconstruction exercise could provide key breakthroughs in the investigation. Until the forensic examination concludes, Lohagad Fort closed remains an important step to protect the integrity of the probe and prevent disruption at the historic site.
FAQs
Q1. Why is Lohagad Fort closed?
A. Police temporarily closed Lohagad Fort to reconstruct the crime scene and conduct forensic examinations in the Ketan Agarwal murder investigation.
Q2. How long will Lohagad Fort closed remain?
A. Authorities have not announced a reopening date. The restriction will continue until investigators complete key forensic procedures.
Q3. What forensic work did police carry out at Lohagad Fort?
A. Investigators conducted a crime scene reconstruction, gait analysis and examined the location to verify evidence and witness statements.
Q4. Why has the Ketan Agarwal case received so much attention?
A. The case has drawn widespread public interest, leading to a significant increase in visitors to Lohagad Fort following extensive media coverage.
