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Police allege accused couple used coded language in murder plot

Investigators claim Siya and Chetan communicated through signs and coded messages in Lohagad Fort death case.

Sameer Joshi
Sameer Joshi
Senior Correspondent · Fri, 03 July 2026 at 09:45 pm
Police allege accused couple used coded language in murder plot

Police investigating the death of Ketan at Lohagad Fort in Pune have revealed that the two accused individuals, identified as Siya and Chetan, allegedly used coded language and sign communication during their interactions. The disclosure emerged during proceedings for extended police custody, as investigators sought more time to unravel the circumstances surrounding the June 18 incident.

The couple stands accused of pushing Ketan to his death from the fort, located in Maharashtra's Pune district. According to law enforcement, analyzing the communication patterns between the accused has become crucial to understanding the motive and planning behind the alleged crime. Investigators claimed the use of cryptic messaging and non-verbal signals suggests deliberate coordination and concealment.

The use of coded communication in criminal investigations often points to premeditation and suggests that accused individuals were attempting to avoid detection or misinterpretation of their intentions. Such patterns are typically examined closely to establish motive and establish a timeline of events leading to the alleged crime.

The Pune police sought extended custody to conduct further interrogation, examine electronic devices, and piece together the sequence of events at Lohagad Fort. The investigation continues as authorities work to determine whether the incident was premeditated or occurred due to other circumstances. The case has drawn attention to the communication patterns that individuals accused of serious crimes sometimes adopt to avoid suspicion.

Source: Hindustan Times

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