Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered a Pune-based spice and dry fruits shop owned by the family of murder accused Siya Goyal to suspend operations after inspectors found multiple violations of food safety norms.
The action follows an inspection at M/s BG Goyal and Company, located in Pune’s Market Yard, where officials collected samples of turmeric powder, sesame seeds and soybean chunks for testing.
During the raid, the FDA seized 4,172 kg of food products worth ₹8.14 lakh, citing suspected labelling irregularities and possible adulteration.
According to the regulator, the firm had failed to comply with mandatory provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act and had not updated key details in its licence despite requirements to do so. Pending further action, the shop has been directed to halt all business operations.
Siya Goyal, 20, is currently in judicial custody along with her boyfriend, Chetan Chaudhary, in connection with the alleged murder of her fiancé, Ketan Agarwal, who investigators say was pushed off a cliff at Lohagad Fort during a trek on June 18.
Fresh details emerging from the investigation into the murder of 26-year-old Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal have revealed what police describe as a meticulously planned conspiracy driven by money, deception and an extramarital relationship. Investigators allege that Agarwal’s fiancée, 20-year-old Siya Goyal, siphoned off nearly ₹1 crore given to her for wedding preparations before joining hands with her lover, Chetan Chaudhary, to eliminate him.
The crackdown comes as 20-year-old Siya Goyal remains in judicial custody along with her boyfriend, Chetan Chaudhary, for the murder of her fiancé, 26-year-old Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, who investigators say was pushed into a gorge at Lohagad Fort during a trek on June 18.
As the probe has deepened, police claim they have uncovered a meticulously planned conspiracy driven by money and the couple’s relationship. Investigators allege that Goyal diverted nearly ₹1 crore entrusted to her by Agarwal for wedding preparations and transferred the money to Chaudhary instead.
Police believe the funds were meant to help Chaudhary establish his business and become financially secure before the two eventually married. Investigators allege the couple planned for Goyal to remain unmarried for nearly three years after Agarwal’s death to avoid suspicion, after which they intended to marry once public attention had faded.
According to police, the conspiracy also involved a pre-decided signal on the day of the murder. Investigators claim Goyal was to sit down on the pretext of drinking water or tying her shoelaces, signalling Chaudhary, who was allegedly hiding nearby—to emerge and push Agarwal into the gorge. Officials say the signal was also designed to keep Goyal out of Agarwal’s reach, preventing him from pulling her into the gorge as he fell.
Police say the investigation has revealed months of planning, financial transactions, digital communication and multiple alleged attempts to execute the murder before the June 18 incident.
