‘He only had Income Tax issue’: Confident Group chairman CJ Roy's brother on his death

Roy was found dead at his home in Bengaluru while Income Tax raids linked to his company were underway on Friday. He was found with bullet injuries.

Published on: Jan 31, 2026, 11:27:00 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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Reacting to the death of Confident Group Chairman CJ Roy, his brother said on Saturday that the only issue known to the family was an ongoing Income Tax matter. He added that Roy was not under any threat and had no loans in his name.

Investigation underway at the site where the chairman of the Confident Group, CJ Roy, shot himself, in Bengaluru on Friday. (ANI video grab, Instagram)

Roy was found dead at his home in Bengaluru while Income Tax raids linked to his company were underway on Friday. The 57-year-old real estate tycoon was found with bullet injuries by Income-Tax officials at his bungalow in Langford Town, earlier HT reported , and investigators are also probing if it was a suicide case.

Babu said the family is currently focused on the cremation arrangements and on collecting more information from Roy’s office staff.

Speaking to news agency ANI, CJ Babu said he had spoken to his brother on Friday morning but had no details about the Income Tax case. He insisted that Roy faced no personal or financial stress.

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"I have to meet the family to discuss the cremation. No other...Other than the Income Tax issue, he had no other issues. That I am very sure of. He didn't have threats or loans. But I don't know what happened with the Income Tax. I will have to go and find out...Let the truth come out. Let us see what will happen...I last spoke with him at 10.40 am yesterday. He called me twice...I will see what the other office staff have to say, I will meet them and get back to you," CJ Babu told ANI.

On Saturday, CJ Roy’s wife, Lina Roy and son, Rohith Roy, reached the Bowring Hospital post-mortem centre in Bengaluru. They were accompanied by Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee President Mohammed Nalapad.

Forensic teams begin investigation

Authorities said forensic teams, including the Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO) and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), are investigating the case. Officials confirmed that Income Tax searches had been conducted at Roy’s premises over the past two days.

Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said, "An incident occurred today within the limits of Ashok Nagar police station, where the chairman of the Confident Group (CJ Roy) shot himself. The SOCO and FSL teams are investigating the matter. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead."

Singh added, "The Income Tax team had been searching his premises for the past 2-3 days. A team from Kerala had also come. The police are in contact with the family members, who are currently not in India and are arriving by flight today. As of now, it appears to be a case of suicide. According to preliminary information, an IT raid has been underway for the past two days. There had been raids before as well. We are yet to have the details of that."

Deputy CM orders high-level probe

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Friday that a high-level investigation would be conducted into CJ Roy's death. Authorities added that further updates would be shared as the probe continues.

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Shivya Kanojia
Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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