Confident Group Chairman CJ Roy Allegedly Shoots Himself During IT Raids in Bengaluru
C.J. Roy, the 57-year-old Chairman of the prominent Confident Group, was discovered deceased in his office located in Bengaluru's Langford Town area on Friday, January 30, 2026. The tragic incident involved an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound from his licensed pistol, occurring between 3:00 PM and 3:15 PM.
Incident Unfolds Amid Ongoing Income Tax Department Searches
The shocking event took place during an active search operation conducted by the Income Tax (I-T) department. Officials from both Kerala and Bengaluru had been carrying out these searches for three consecutive days, as part of a follow-up to previous raids. According to police reports, Roy excused himself from questioning by I-T officials, stating he needed to retrieve documents from his private cabin. It was there that he reportedly used his licensed firearm to end his life.
Immediate Aftermath and Medical Response
Following the gunshot, Roy was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on arrival. The swift medical response could not save him, leaving the business community and his family in a state of profound shock and grief.
Political and Family Backlash Emerges
The death has ignited significant political and familial outcry. Roy's brother has publicly alleged that "harassment" by the central agency drove him to take this extreme step, asserting that there were no other apparent financial troubles. In response, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar condemned the incident, promising a high-level state investigation into the circumstances surrounding the raid and the events leading to Roy's death.
Broader Implications and Community Reaction
This incident raises serious questions about the pressures faced by business leaders during government investigations and the mental health challenges in high-stakes corporate environments. The Confident Group, a notable entity in the region, now faces an uncertain future without its chairman, while the community mourns the loss of a key figure in Bengaluru's business landscape.
