Bengaluru’s corporate world was stunned on Friday when Confident Group’s charismatic chairman CJ Roy ended his life with a gunshot wound inside his Longford Road office. The Ashoknagar police station has launched a detailed inquiry into the circumstances surrounding this devastating event.

According to investigators, the day started with Income Tax sleuths storming Roy’s office for a search operation. After an intense hour-long interrogation, Roy returned post-lunch and, in a moment of despair, turned the gun on himself. The alarming gunshot echoed through the premises, prompting staff to ferry him urgently to medical care—efforts that proved futile as he was pronounced deceased.

Roy’s empire, Confident Group, has been a powerhouse in real estate for nearly two decades, with footprints in India, the UAE, and America. From humble beginnings, he crafted landmark developments in Bengaluru, Kerala, and Dubai, blending innovation with luxury. His public persona shone through reality shows where he mentored aspirants and social media posts brimming with motivational tales.

Beyond business, Roy’s generosity touched lives—he funded education for poor students and showered extravagant rewards on TV contest winners. Yet, whispers of legal troubles plaguing his family ventures and persistent tax scrutiny may have culminated in tragedy. Police suspect the recent raids exacerbated his stress.

Forensic teams are examining the pistol, while family testimonies are being gathered. This incident raises serious questions about the pressures on business leaders amid regulatory actions. As Bengaluru grieves, the probe delves deeper, promising clarity on the shadows behind Roy’s final act.