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Pune Police Investigate Ketan Agarwal Murder, Seek Polygraph Tests for Accused

Analysed 3 Jul 2026·797 sources analysed·Pune, India·Crime
Pune Police Investigate Ketan Agarwal Murder, Seek Polygraph Tests for AccusedPreviousNext

Pune police are investigating the alleged murder of realtor Ketan Agarwal, who was pushed off a cliff at Lohagad Fort on June 18. Accused Siya Goyal, Agarwal's fiancee, and her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary reportedly rehearsed the act at a hillock near Lullanagar before the incident. Police have recovered clothes worn by Goyal on the day and conducted crime scene recreations. Investigators are seeking court permission for polygraph tests on both accused and examining digital evidence, including Agarwal's mobile phone. The probe also explores possible involvement of additional individuals and financial links. Meanwhile, a video of Goyal making an obscene gesture at media has drawn public attention.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 15 sources

We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (29/100). Lens Score 41/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • ndtv— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • zeenews— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • english— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • english— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
29%
AI analysis of 15 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 3 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 797 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group presents a range of perspectives primarily from law enforcement and legal sources, focusing on investigative developments without political framing. Coverage includes police statements, defense lawyer comments, and family reactions, reflecting procedural and factual viewpoints. There is no evident partisan bias, with sources emphasizing ongoing inquiry and legal processes.

Sentiment — Negative (29/100)

The overall tone across the articles is neutral to serious, reflecting the gravity of the murder investigation. While some reports highlight disturbing aspects such as the accused's alleged rehearsals and defiant behavior, the language remains factual and restrained. Public reactions to the accused's gestures introduce a critical sentiment, but the coverage maintains an objective stance on the case's progress.

How 15 sources covered this story

Reviewed byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
ndtvKetan Agarwal Murder Probe Widens, Chetan Chaudhary's Classmate Under ScannerCenterNegative
zeenewsKetan Agarwal murder case: Siya Goyal's gesture sparks controversy as police seek polygraph testsCenterNegative
freepressjournalNew Twist In Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: Chetan Chaudhary's Classmate Knew About Alleged Conspiracy, Police Question HimCenterNegative
freepressjournalKetan Agarwal Murder Case: Vadgaon Court To Decide Custody Extension Polygraph Test Plea Of AccusedCenterNegative
news18New Twist In Ketan Agarwal Case: Chetan's Classmate, Who 'Knew Of The Murder', Questioned By PoliceCenterNegative
englishKetan Agarwal Murder: Co-Accused Chetan Chaudhary's Friend Detained As Probe WidensCenterNegative
englishSiya Goyal Shows Middle Finger to Media During Police Escort: WATCHCenterNegative
news18Headline: Lawyer Vs Advocate: Who Sent Notice To Siya's Brother In Ketan Case? Many Don't Know The Difference!CenterNegative
englishPune Ketan Murder Case: Accused Siya Goyal to Face Court as Police Prepare for Polygraph TestCenterNeutral
thestatesmanKetan Agarwal murder case: Video of accused Siya Goyal showing middle finger to media goes viralCenterNegative
news18On Camera: Pune Fort Murder Accused Siya Goyal Flips Off To MediaCenterNegative
thetribuneSiya Goyal escorted to Pune residence by police, flashes middle finger at media - The TribuneCenterNegative
republicworld'No Remorse': Pune Fort Murder Accused Siya Goyal Makes Obscene Gesture At Media While Being Escorted by PoliceCenterNegative
indiatvnewsSiya Goyal makes obscene gesture to media while being escorted by police in Ketan Agarwal murder case VIDEO - India TV NewsCenterNegative
ndtvOn Camera, Pune Fort Murder Accused Siya Goyal Shows Middle Finger To MediaCenterNegative

Coverage timeline

ndtv broke this story on 3 Jul, 04:04 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    ndtv3 Jul, 04:04 am
    On Camera, Pune Fort Murder Accused Siya Goyal Shows Middle Finger To Media
  2. 2
    indiatvnews3 Jul, 04:08 am
    Siya Goyal makes obscene gesture to media while being escorted by police in Ketan Agarwal murder case VIDEO - India TV News
  3. 3
    republicworld3 Jul, 04:24 am
    'No Remorse': Pune Fort Murder Accused Siya Goyal Makes Obscene Gesture At Media While Being Escorted by Police
  4. 4
    thetribune3 Jul, 04:29 am
    Siya Goyal escorted to Pune residence by police, flashes middle finger at media - The Tribune
  5. 5
    news183 Jul, 04:35 am
    On Camera: Pune Fort Murder Accused Siya Goyal Flips Off To Media
  6. 6
    thestatesman3 Jul, 05:30 am
    Ketan Agarwal murder case: Video of accused Siya Goyal showing middle finger to media goes viral
  7. 7
    english3 Jul, 05:31 am
    Pune Ketan Murder Case: Accused Siya Goyal to Face Court as Police Prepare for Polygraph Test
  8. 8
    news183 Jul, 05:41 am
    Headline: Lawyer Vs Advocate: Who Sent Notice To Siya's Brother In Ketan Case? Many Don't Know The Difference!
  9. 9
    english3 Jul, 06:01 am
    Ketan Agarwal Murder: Co-Accused Chetan Chaudhary's Friend Detained As Probe Widens
  10. 10
    english3 Jul, 06:01 am
    Siya Goyal Shows Middle Finger to Media During Police Escort: WATCH

Lens Score breakdown

41/100
Public interest32/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Enforcement
Pune Rural PoliceLonavala Rural Police StationShivdurg Mitra Emergency Rescue Team

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Pune, India
Sources analysed
797
Last analysed
3 Jul 2026
Key entities
PuneMurderLohagadPolygraphLonavalaSocial mediaVadgaon MavalConspiracyFortificationBlood pressurePune PolicePune district