Confident Group Chairman C. J. Roy Found Dead in Bengaluru Office; Suicide Suspected

C. J. Roy, the founder and chairman of Confident Group, a major real estate company, was found dead at his Bengaluru office on Friday, January 30, 2026, police said. He was 57 years old. Authorities are treating the case as a suspected suicide, although the exact cause of death will be confirmed only after a post-mortem examination.

According to preliminary investigations, staff heard a gunshot at the company’s office near Richmond Circle before discovering Roy with bullet injuries, apparently inflicted by his licensed firearm. He was taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead. Police say the bullet wound and circumstances suggest that he may have shot himself inside the premises. A final conclusion will depend on the results of the post-mortem and forensic examination.

The incident occurred amid recent scrutiny by tax authorities. Reports indicate that the Income Tax Department had conducted searches at offices associated with the Confident Group earlier in the day, as part of ongoing investigations into tax and regulatory matters. Authorities are continuing to examine whether stress from these developments was a factor in Roy’s death.

Who Was C. J. Roy?

Roy was a well-known real estate entrepreneur, best known as the chairman and founder of Confident Group, which has a significant presence in the real estate sector across southern Indian states including Karnataka and Kerala, as well as interests in other regions.

Apart from real estate, he was also active in the film industry, having produced several Malayalam movies over the years, and his company was associated with sponsorships in regional television programming.

Official Response and Next Steps

Police have registered a case and are continuing inquiries into the circumstances surrounding Roy’s death. The post-mortem examination and forensic analysis are expected to provide clarity on how the injuries occurred.

No official suicide note or detailed motive has been publicly confirmed at this time. Authorities are also looking into the ongoing regulatory actions and the overall context to determine whether external pressures contributed to the incident.