'Siya Point' at Lohagad Fort sees tourist rush, cops shut the site for probe
The murder of Ketan Agarwal has sparked an unexpected trend in Maharashtra, with Lohagad Fort witnessing a noticeable surge in visitors after it emerged as the alleged crime scene in the high-profile case.
Tourist footfall at the historic hill fort reportedly risen by around 25 per cent since the incident came to light. Much of the attention is centred on a spot that visitors have informally begun referring to as " Siya Point ", after Siya Goyal, who, along with her boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary, has been accused of allegedly pushing Agarwal off the fort during a trip near Pune.
The alleged murder site has become the focal point for many tourists. Visitors are reportedly asking security personnel, guides and fellow trekkers to identify the exact location linked to the case. What was once known primarily for its scenic views and trekking trails has, in recent weeks, drawn crowds driven by curiosity surrounding the investigation.
Meanwhile, Lonavala rural police closed Lohagad Fort to visitors as part of the ongoing investigation into the Ketan Agarwal murder case on Tuesday. Tourists present at the fort were evacuated while police conducted investigative procedures linked to the case, according to news agency ANI.
Lohagad Fort has traditionally been among Maharashtra's busiest heritage attractions, welcoming lakhs of visitors annually. Weekend and holiday footfall generally ranges between 4,000 and 5,000 people a day. However, local residents claim similar numbers are now being recorded even on weekdays, with many tourists making a beeline for the now widely discussed "Siya Point".
Tourist footfall at the historic hill fort reportedly risen by around 25 per cent since the incident came to light. Much of the attention is centred on a spot that visitors have informally begun referring to as " Siya Point ", after Siya Goyal, who, along with her boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary, has been accused of allegedly pushing Agarwal off the fort during a trip near Pune.
The alleged murder site has become the focal point for many tourists. Visitors are reportedly asking security personnel, guides and fellow trekkers to identify the exact location linked to the case. What was once known primarily for its scenic views and trekking trails has, in recent weeks, drawn crowds driven by curiosity surrounding the investigation.
Meanwhile, Lonavala rural police closed Lohagad Fort to visitors as part of the ongoing investigation into the Ketan Agarwal murder case on Tuesday. Tourists present at the fort were evacuated while police conducted investigative procedures linked to the case, according to news agency ANI.
Lohagad Fort has traditionally been among Maharashtra's busiest heritage attractions, welcoming lakhs of visitors annually. Weekend and holiday footfall generally ranges between 4,000 and 5,000 people a day. However, local residents claim similar numbers are now being recorded even on weekdays, with many tourists making a beeline for the now widely discussed "Siya Point".
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