He has been made a co-accused in the case and will remain in police custody until September 12. Police have made a third arrest in the alleged murder of Ketan Agarwal at Lohagad Fort. Police suspect that Hange knew about the alleged murder plan and have charged him with conspiracy.
Ritesh Hange, a friend of prime accused Chetan Babulal Chaudhary, was arrested on Friday night over his suspected involvement in the case.
Police say 3rd accused was asked to visit the murder spot
Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill said the court remanded him to police custody until September 12. However, Hange did not visit the fort on June 18, the day Agarwal was allegedly killed.
Hange is a friend of Chaudhary and was in contact with both Chaudhary and Siya, according to police. Police said Chaudhary and Siya had allegedly asked Hange to accompany them to Lohagad Fort for a walk. Investigators suspect that the alleged murder plan was discussed with Hange, which has led to his arrest on conspiracy charges. Despite not being at the fort that day, investigators are examining Hange’s movements and interactions after the alleged murder. Police have alleged that Chaudhary met Hange soon after the incident, while Siya also spoke to him.
Police produced Hange before the Vadgaon Maval session court after his arrest.
Investigators said Hange had been in contact with Chaudhary since the last week of May.
He had earlier been taken into custody for questioning during the investigation.
