The mystery surrounding the death of prominent businessman CJ Roy deepens, with Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara confirming that critical information is being sourced from Dubai. Roy, founder of the Confident Group, took his life during an IT raid at his Bengaluru office last week.
Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene: Roy alone in his office when the shot rang out. IT sleuths, conducting the search, heard the blast and immediately transported him to medical care, where efforts to save him failed.
Addressing the media, Parameshwara outlined the SIT’s mandate. ‘They’re collecting data from Dubai and hold authority over IT interrogations. Every facet, including income tax issues, will be examined meticulously.’
The absence of a suicide note has fueled speculation, particularly about entries in Roy’s diary naming political figures. The minister remained tight-lipped, repeating that conclusions would follow the report’s submission.
This high-profile case highlights vulnerabilities in India’s corporate world, where regulatory pressures can lead to desperate measures. Roy’s empire, known for ambitious realty projects, now faces intensified scrutiny.
Shifting gears, Parameshwara detailed plans for reintegrating surrendered Maoists. ‘We’ve directed public prosecutors for key districts to fast-track withdrawals of cases, fulfilling surrender terms.’ Orders from CM Siddaramaiah pave the way for three such appointments.
Defending DK Shivakumar’s capital visit, he quipped, ‘Why fixate on Delhi trips? He’s PCC chief; meetings are his duty.’
With Dubai intel pending, the probe promises potential bombshells, keeping stakeholders on edge.