Tragedy struck Bengaluru’s skyline on Friday as real estate mogul CJ Roy, founder-chairman of Confident Group, committed suicide by firing a bullet into his chest at his office on Longford Road. This high-profile death has ignited a full-scale police investigation under Ashoknagar jurisdiction.
Eyewitness accounts reveal that Income Tax officials had raided the premises earlier, grilling Roy for an hour. He returned in the afternoon, only to succumb to overwhelming circumstances, pulling the trigger amid the chaos of his bustling workplace. Staff members’ desperate rush to the hospital could not save him; medics confirmed his passing shortly after.
Over 19 years, Roy transformed Confident Group into a global player, spearheading elite realty projects across Bengaluru, Kerala, Dubai, UAE, and the US. His narrative of rising from poverty captivated audiences via reality television and social platforms, where he connected directly with fans. Philanthropy defined his legacy too—scholarships for needy youth and lavish gifts for show victors.
Despite accolades, Roy’s businesses grappled with several pending cases, and Friday’s tax action on multiple properties appears pivotal. Investigators are piecing together timelines, awaiting family statements and autopsy results to pinpoint triggers. This loss reverberates through India’s property market, underscoring mental health strains in high-stakes entrepreneurship.
As probes intensify with senior officials on site, the nation reflects on a man whose ambition built empires but whose end remains shrouded in mystery.