Confident Group Chairman CJ Roy on Friday allegedly shot himself dead in Bengaluru, just a few hours after the Income Tax Department carried out searches at his office in the city. Roy reportedly shot himself and died shortly after, despite being given medical attention.
Scene of Crime Officers, the FSL team and Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh are currently inside at the spot. Reportedly, searches were carried out at the Confident Group offices in December.
Further details are awaited about the incident. "The IT department was questioning CJ Roy inside his office on Friday. During that time, he went to his chamber and shot himself. At that time, officials were present in the office building but not in the room," said official sources.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on CJ Roy's death
Speaking to reporters, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that while IT officials were questioning him, he reportedly asked for 5 minutes, went inside, and shot himself.
"We will conduct a high-level probe and bring out the truth. We have learnt that a team from Kerala had come here, and the investigation will reveal further details. This should not have happened; he was a good businessman. We have also been asked to submit a report to Delhi. After a detailed probe, our government will ensure that the truth is made known to the people," he added.
Who was CJ Roy?
Roy was a well-known builder and real estate developer from Kochi, Kerala. He was also active in the film industry and produced Malayalam movies, including Mohanlal’s big budget film Casanova released in 2012.
The Confident Group also served as the title sponsor for several seasons of the Malayalam television reality show Bigg Boss Malayalam, hosted by Mohanlal.
About Confident Group
Confident Group is a diversified Indian conglomerate best known for its strong presence in real estate across South India, particularly in Bengaluru and Kerala.
Founded in 2005 by CJ Roy, the group has developed large-scale residential and commercial projects, including townships, villas, apartments, malls, and hotels. Beyond real estate, its interests span hospitality, aviation, entertainment, education, and healthcare, with a focus on quality construction and innovative design.
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