Key facts
- Ketan Agarwal's grandfather died of cardiac arrest
- Family says he was unwell since Ketan's murder
- Second death in the Agarwal family following the murder
- Case centred in Pune
The grandfather of Ketan Agarwal, a Pune man who was murdered, has died of cardiac arrest. According to his family, the elderly man had been in poor health ever since Ketan's killing and could not recover from the grief of losing his grandson in such violent circumstances.
The Agarwal family, already shattered by Ketan's murder, now faces a second loss in quick succession. Multiple outlets — including Livemint, NDTV, and The Times of India — reported the grandfather's death, with the family stating he had been emotionally and physically devastated since the crime.
The Ketan Agarwal murder case had already drawn significant public attention in Pune and beyond. His death and the subsequent investigation had been a major news story, and the grandfather's deteriorating health in its aftermath was known to those following the case closely.
The tragedy underscores how the ripple effects of violent crime extend far beyond its immediate victim, breaking apart families and claiming lives through grief and shock. The case is expected to remain in focus as the investigation into Ketan's murder continues.