Ujjwal Nikam appointed special prosecutor in Ketan Agarwal murder case

Ujjwal Nikam was appointed as the special prosecutor for the Ketan Agarwal murder case in India on June 26, 2026, following the national reaction to the killing.

Nikam, a prominent 26/11 prosecutor, will lead the investigation while police custody holds the accused fianc� Siya Goyal and her friend Chetan Chaudhary.

This appointment matters as it signals a high-stakes legal response to a crime that has deeply shaken the nation.

Ujjwal Nikam appointed special prosecutor in Ketan Agarwal murder case | Implica