PUNE — The grandfather of a Pune-based real estate businessman whose death is being investigated as a suspected murder has died after suffering a cardiac arrest, his family said, adding that he had been in poor health since the killing.
The elderly man, identified by relatives as the grandfather of Ketan Agarwal, died on Sunday, weeks after Agarwal was found dead near Lohagad Fort in Maharashtra. Police are investigating Agarwal's death as an alleged homicide, and the case remains under investigation.
Family members said the grandfather's health deteriorated following Agarwal's death and that he had been emotionally distressed in the intervening weeks. They said he suffered a cardiac arrest before his death. Authorities have not indicated that the cardiac arrest was directly linked to the ongoing criminal investigation.
Agarwal's death has drawn attention in Maharashtra after investigators said they were examining evidence suggesting he may have been murdered. Police have not publicly disclosed all details of the investigation, and no court has determined criminal responsibility in the case.
The family said the two deaths had compounded their grief and appealed for a thorough investigation into Agarwal's killing. They have maintained that the businessman did not die accidentally and have urged authorities to identify and prosecute anyone found responsible.
Police have continued collecting forensic and other evidence related to Agarwal's death. Officials have not announced any final conclusions regarding the motive or the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The latest family bereavement comes as investigators continue to examine witness statements and other material gathered during the inquiry. Authorities have not announced any arrests or provided a timeline for completing the investigation.
Police have urged the public to avoid speculation while the inquiry continues and said further information would be released as the investigation progresses. The case remains under official investigation.
