Confident Group Chairman C J Roy Found Dead After Income Tax Raid; Suicide Suspected

According to police, Roy sustained gunshot injuries from his licensed firearm at his office near Richmond Circle. Investigators believe he may have taken his own life.

Written By : Sagarika Chakraborty | Updated at : 30 Jan 2026 07:51 PM (IST)

Confident Group Chairman C J Roy Found Dead After Income Tax Raid; Suicide Suspected Confident Group Chairman C J Roy Found Dead After Income Tax Raid; Suicide Suspected

Sources said staff members rushed to his room after hearing a gunshot and found him lying in a pool of blood.

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Real estate founder C J Roy found dead at Bengaluru office.
Police suspect suicide; gunshot injuries from licensed firearm.
Incident occurred after Income Tax Department searches.

C J Roy, founder and chairman of real estate firm Confident Group, was found dead at his office in Bengaluru on Friday, police said.

Suicide Suspected, Post-Mortem Awaited

Authorities said the circumstances point to a suspected case of suicide, though the exact cause of death will be confirmed after a post-mortem examination, news agency PTI reported.

Gunshot Injury From Licensed Firearm

According to police, Roy sustained gunshot injuries from his licensed firearm at his office near Richmond Circle. Investigators believe he may have taken his own life.

Confident Group Chairman C J Roy Found Dead After Income Tax Raid; Suicide Suspected

Sources said staff members rushed to his room after hearing a gunshot and found him lying in a pool of blood.

Income Tax Searches Conducted Earlier In The Day

Officials confirmed that teams from the Income Tax Department had carried out searches at Roy’s premises earlier on Friday, prior to the incident.

An IT raid was conducted in December, today further questioning was being done in his office, during that time he went to his room and shot himself, IT officials were in the office building but not in the room.

Declared Dead At Hospital

Roy was rushed to a hospital immediately after he was found injured, where doctors declared him dead.

Police said further details would emerge after the post-mortem report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How was C J Roy found?

C J Roy, founder of Confident Group, was found dead at his office in Bengaluru. He sustained gunshot injuries from his licensed firearm.

What is the suspected cause of death?

Authorities suspect suicide due to the circumstances surrounding his death. The exact cause will be confirmed after the post-mortem examination.

Were there any official investigations happening prior to the incident?

Yes, the Income Tax Department had conducted searches at Roy's premises earlier on the same day. They were conducting further questioning when the incident occurred.

What happened after C J Roy was found injured?

He was immediately rushed to a hospital where doctors declared him dead. Further details are awaited after the post-mortem report.

About the author Sagarika Chakraborty

Sagarika Chakraborty is a Senior Copy Editor at ABP Live English, where she handles business coverage and key developments in general news, while also actively chasing breaking stories. With a foundation in advertising, she transitioned into journalism to craft in-depth stories and explainers on the economy, real estate, and personal finance. She also engages in interviews and podcasts, bringing out expert insights.

For any tips and queries, you can reach out to her at sagarikac@abpnetwork.com.