Confident Group Chairman CJ Roy Dies by Suicide During Raid In Bengaluru
CJ Roy, the 57-year-old chairman of the Confident Group, a prominent real estate firm in South India, has died after reportedly shooting himself during an Income Tax raid at his office in central Bengaluru. The incident, which unfolded on Friday, January 30, 2026, has sent ripples through business and real estate circles.
According to police and preliminary investigations, Roy sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head inside his chamber at the Confident Group’s office near Richmond Circle on Langford Road.
Sources told media houses that Income Tax officials were conducting searches and examining documents when Roy allegedly took the extreme step in their presence. He was rushed to Narayana Hospital in HSR Layout for urgent medical attention, but succumbed to his injuries despite efforts by doctors.
The tragedy appears linked to ongoing scrutiny faced by Confident Projects (India) Pvt Ltd, the group’s flagship entity.
The company, which has predominant presence in Kerala and Karnataka, has been embroiled in prolonged tax litigation with the Income Tax Department, involving disputes over assessments heard in the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal and Karnataka High Court.
Fresh raids were reportedly underway today, adding to the pressure on Roy, who arrived at the Richmond Road office in the afternoon.
Eyewitness accounts and official statements confirm that officials immediately alerted police and arranged for Roy’s transfer to hospital. Bengaluru police have sealed the site and launched a probe into the circumstances, including the weapon—a pistol—used in the act. A post-mortem examination is expected to provide further clarity on the cause of death, with forensic teams analysing the scene.
The Confident Group, known for its ventures in real estate and construction, has not issued an official statement yet. Roy, a key figure in Karnataka’s property sector, leaves behind a legacy marred by these legal battles.
