Confident Group Chief CJ Roy Dies by Suicide Amid Income Tax Raids in Bengaluru

• CJ Roy, 57, chairman of Bengaluru-based Confident Group, died by suicide on January 30.
• The incident occurred on Langford Road near Richmond Circle in Central Bengaluru while Income Tax officials were present.
• Roy allegedly shot himself with a revolver and was declared dead at Narayana Hospital, HSR Layout.
• The suicide happened amid ongoing Income Tax raids on his premises, which had been ongoing for two to three days.
• Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances, recording statements from witnesses and IT officials.

Why It Matters: Real estate firm Confident Group chairman CJ Roy died by suicide during Income Tax raids in Bengaluru.