Actress Suchitra Krishnamoorthi has weighed in on the ongoing discussion surrounding the Ketan Agarwal case after a social media user appeared to defend Siya Goyal. The user cited forced marriage as a possible reason behind her alleged actions, but Suchitra firmly rejected the argument. Stressing that no cultural practice or personal hardship can justify an alleged crime, the actress’s sharp response has sparked fresh debate online.
‘Forced marriage is wrong,’ The tweet that started the online debate
The online debate surrounding the Ketan Agarwal case gained momentum after an X account with the username @anon_safe shared a post on July 3. The user argued that the situation could have been different if Siya Goyal and her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary, had been living in the United States or Europe, where they could have chosen to live together without getting married.
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The post read,
“If siya n Chetan were in America or Europe then easily then would have been living-in together ….. No ketan w would get access to her, forget marriage …. Forced marriage is wrong.”
If siya n Chetan were in America or Europe then easily then would have been living-in together ….. No ketan w would get access to her , forget marriage …. Forced marriage is wrong
— Mati …. (@anon_safe) July 3, 2026
The tweet appeared to suggest that an alleged forced marriage may have played a role in the events, prompting mixed reactions across social media. Among those who responded was actress Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, who strongly disagreed with the argument.
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi says ‘No culture can justify criminal behaviour’
Responding to the viral post, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi firmly rejected the argument that an alleged forced marriage could justify the accused’s actions. The actress stated that no cultural practice or personal circumstance can ever be used as a defence for an alleged crime.
In her reply, Suchitra wrote,
“No culture can justify criminal behaviour. Shame on you and everyone who is trying to justify such criminal behavior.”
She further added that if Siya Goyal had indeed been forced into marriage, she had other legal and personal options available, including leaving the relationship, eloping with her partner, or filing a complaint against her family.
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Concluding her response, Suchitra said,
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“But to pre plan and push her fiance to death off a cliff- that is the mind of a psychopath.”
No culture can justify criminal behaviour.
Shame on you and everyone who is trying to justify such criminal behavior.
She could have run away, she could have eloped, she could have filed a case against her family too to force her into marraige against her concent.
But to pre… https://t.co/2EFRQXTtAz
— Suchitra Krishnamoorthi (@suchitrak) July 4, 2026
Her strongly worded post quickly drew attention online, with many users reacting to her stance on the ongoing case.
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What is the Ketan Agarwal murder case all about?
What was initially believed to be a tragic trekking accident at Maharashtra’s Lohagad Fort has now turned into a high-profile murder investigation. On June 18, businessman Ketan Agarwal died after falling into a gorge during a trek with his fiancée, Siya Goyal. The case took a dramatic turn after his family raised suspicions, leading police to launch a detailed probe.
During the investigation, police alleged that Ketan’s death was part of a pre-planned conspiracy involving Siya Goyal and her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary. Investigators claim the duo had planned the crime in advance, allegedly met before the trek to discuss it, and attempted to make the incident appear as an accident.
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Police have also alleged that they gathered information online and rehearsed the plan before the trek.
Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary have since been arrested and sent to judicial custody. The investigation is still underway, and the allegations against them are yet to be tested in court.
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