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News India Live, Digital Desk: Famous real estate businessman of Bengaluru C.J. Roy on friday, 30 January 2026 Committed suicide in his office. This incident occurred when the Income Tax Department team was raiding his office in Ashok Nagar. Initial investigation has revealed that Roy always kept a licensed revolver with him, which he used to end his life.
Events: What happened in the office that afternoon? (The Last Moments)
According to police and eyewitnesses, the incident was extremely dramatic and tragic:
Raids were going on: The IT department was conducting raids on Roy’s premises for the last two days. On Friday, officials were present in his office and were interrogating Roy.
Briefcase and Weapon: It is said that Roy often keeps his wallet in his briefcase for security reasons. licensed pistol Used to keep.
That last 1 hour: Roy sat with the officers for about an hour during the raid. Suddenly he took out his revolver and shot himself.
Death in hospital: Hearing the sound of gunshot, staff and officers ran towards his room. He was immediately taken to the nearby Narayana Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead.
Why did you take this dreadful step? (The Possible Reasons)
According to the police and close sources, there could be many pressures behind this:
| possible cause | Description |
|---|---|
| IT raid pressure | Roy was on the radar of the Income Tax Department for the last 3 years. The continuous raids and allegations of tax evasion worth crores had broken him mentally. |
| trade deficit | Some projects of Confident Group were stuck due to legal disputes and economic recession. |
| Loneliness | Roy’s family was not in India at the time of the incident, they were on a foreign trip. |
Who was C.J. Roy? (The Rise and Fall of an Empire)
Born in Kerala and brought up in Bengaluru, C.J. Roy’s story was no less than a film script:
Starting with HP: He worked in the famous company Hewlett-Packard (HP), leaving which he started his own real estate company ‘Confident Group’ in 2006.
More than 165 projects: He completed more than 165 projects in Bengaluru, Kerala and Dubai.
film production: Roy also produced big films like Mohanlal’s ‘Marakkar’. He was also known for his luxury cars and charity.
Big security lapse?
This incident has also raised questions on the functioning of the Income Tax Department. Law experts say authorities should have taken possession of the man’s personal belongings and weapons during the raid.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh has said that the FSL team is collecting clues from the spot. CCTV footage and Roy’s mobile phone are being examined to find out the real reason for the suicide.
