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Siya Goyal Makes Middle Finger Gesture Amid Ketan Agarwal Murder Investigation

Analysed 3 Jul 2026·3 sources analysed·Pune, India·Crime
Siya Goyal Makes Middle Finger Gesture Amid Ketan Agarwal Murder InvestigationPreviousNext

Siya Goyal, a key accused in the murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, was recorded making a middle finger gesture towards journalists during a police investigation at her residence. The video went viral, sparking public outrage and criticism on social media. Police have sought court permission for polygraph tests on Goyal and co-accused Chaudhary as the investigation continues. The case has drawn widespread attention due to its serious allegations and ongoing legal proceedings.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 3 sources

We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 3%, Centre 95%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is negative (32/100). Lens Score 41/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
Political Bias
3%95%2%
Sentiment
32%
AI analysis of 3 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 3 sources
● Left 3%● Center 95%● Right 2%

The articles primarily focus on the criminal investigation and public reactions without explicit political framing. Coverage centers on law enforcement actions and social media responses, representing perspectives of authorities, media, and the public. There is no evident partisan bias, with sources emphasizing factual developments and societal reactions rather than political interpretations.

Sentiment — Negative (32/100)

The overall tone across the articles is critical and negative toward Siya Goyal's gesture, reflecting public disapproval and outrage. The coverage highlights the seriousness of the murder case and the controversial nature of Goyal's behavior, contributing to a predominantly negative sentiment. However, the reporting remains factual and refrains from emotive language beyond describing public reactions.

How 3 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18Ketan Murder Case News: Main Accused Siya Goyal Makes Abusive Gesture towards Media News18CenterNegative
freepressjournalSiya Goyal Flashes Middle Finger To Media: The 2,500-Year History Behind Humanity's Most Offensive DigitCenterNeutral
news18'The Audacity Of This B tch': Siya Goyal's Viral Middle Finger Gesture Leaves Internet Furious Amid Ketan Agarwal Murder ProbeCenterNegative

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 3 Jul, 06:29 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news183 Jul, 06:29 am
    'The Audacity Of This B tch': Siya Goyal's Viral Middle Finger Gesture Leaves Internet Furious Amid Ketan Agarwal Murder Probe
  2. 2
    freepressjournal3 Jul, 06:49 am
    Siya Goyal Flashes Middle Finger To Media: The 2,500-Year History Behind Humanity's Most Offensive Digit
  3. 3
    news183 Jul, 07:06 am
    Ketan Murder Case News: Main Accused Siya Goyal Makes Abusive Gesture towards Media News18

Lens Score breakdown

41/100
Public interest32/100
Coverage gap90%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Pune Rural Police
Enforcement
Pune Rural PolicePolice

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Pune, India
Sources analysed
3
Last analysed
3 Jul 2026
Key entities
MurderThe fingerPuneSocial mediaViral phenomenonInternetLohagadPune districtPolygraphFeminismMiddle fingerPsychopathy