Confident Group owner and chairman CJ Roy tragically died by suicide on January 29, 2026, after shooting himself at his office near Richmond Circle in central Bengaluru. The incident has sent shockwaves through the real estate and business communities.
Incident Details
CJ Roy, aged 57, reportedly used his own firearm to inflict a self-inflicted gunshot wound while alone in his office premises. He was rushed to Narayana Hospital in HSR Layout but succumbed to his injuries despite medical efforts. Staff alerted authorities, prompting a swift police response from Ashok Nagar station.
Context and Investigation
The event occurred amid ongoing Income Tax Department searches at his offices and residences over alleged tax evasion, with some reports linking Enforcement Directorate involvement. Police have registered the case as suicide, deployed forensic teams, and are probing personal and professional factors, including interviews with family and associates; no suicide note details have been confirmed. Further updates are awaited as the investigation continues
