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Following a complaint filed by the father of the deceased, the Lonavla police registered a first information report charging Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary with murder and criminal conspiracy. The charges allege that the accused pushed Ketan Agarwal into the gorge, resulting in his death. The police have stated that the investigation, including forensic examination and witness statements, has revealed evidence supporting the conspiracy theory.

The magistrate’s order emphasizes that the accused remain in judicial custody to ensure the integrity of the investigative process. The court did not express any opinion on the guilt or innocence of the individuals; the remand is solely a procedural measure aimed at preserving the status quo pending further inquiry.

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Legal representatives for the accused have not been quoted in the available record regarding their response to the remand order. The prosecution, represented by the Lonavla police, has maintained that the material gathered thus far justifies the continued detention of the accused.

The next scheduled court appearance for Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary is set for July 16, 2026, when the magistrate will review the progress of the investigation and determine whether an extension of judicial custody is warranted or whether the matter should proceed to the next stage of trial.

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Thus far, the proceedings have been confined to the remand phase, with the court focusing on the necessity of custody rather than the substantive merits of the case. The judicial approach reflects the standard practice in criminal matters where the liberty of the accused is balanced against the requirements of investigation and the protection of the judicial process.