CJ Roy Suicide Case: CID Takeover Likely; Cremation Set for Bengaluru Tomorrow

January 31, 2026

BENGALURU, INDIA — The suicide case of prominent real-estate tycoon Dr C.J. Roy, chairman of the Confident Group, is expected to be handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for a deeper, more detailed probe, with his cremation scheduled in Bengaluru on February 1 after legal formalities conclude.

Case Overview & Current Status

Death and Incident: Roy, 57, was found dead at his Bengaluru office on January 30, 2026, following a gunshot wound suspected to be self-inflicted in what police are treating as a suicide amid a high-profile Income Tax (I-T) Department raid.

Investigation So Far: Initial inquiries by Bengaluru Police and Ashok Nagar police station have gathered witness statements, ballistic evidence and forensic data, and CID takeover preparations are underway due to the case’s sensitive nature.

Evidence Transfer: Once the CID assumes charge, critical material such as calls records, forensic reports, post-mortem data, and mahazar reports will be formally transferred for a comprehensive examination.

Sequence of Events Leading to Death

According to multiple media reports and police sources:

The Income Tax Department had been conducting searches and questioning at Roy’s office for several days before the incident.

On the day of the incident, Roy was questioned and asked to review documents before he went into a private room, where a gunshot was heard shortly after. Staff and officials rushed him to a hospital in HSR Layout, where he was later declared dead upon arrival.

Family Reaction and Allegations

Family Statement: Roy’s brother, CJ Babu, has publicly held Income Tax officials responsible for the pressure that led to the tragedy, saying Roy had no financial troubles or loan issues and that tax scrutiny was the only stressor known to the family.

This allegation has not been independently verified by investigators, who are still collecting statements from all presents at the scene.

Investigation Next Steps

CID Handover: Authorities have signaled that the CID takeover could be formalized by this evening or by February 1, 2026, as the government seeks transparency and thoroughness in the investigation. Criminal angle: While suicide is the current classification, investigators have not ruled out other possibilities (including abetment) and will proceed based on evidence and witness statements once CID leads the inquiry.

Final Rites & Cremation Plans

Cremation: Plans are in motion for Roy’s cremation in Bengaluru on February 1, 2026, after post-mortem and forensic clearance and once official documentation is completed by police and CID teams.