‘Self-inflicted gunshot, probe on’: Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh on C.J. Roy’s death

Police Commissioner S. Seemanth Kumar Singh inspects Richmond Circle office, confirms preliminary findings and outlines the course of investigation.

Confident Group Chairman C.J. Roy died by suicide after shooting himself at the company’s office near Richmond Circle in central Bengaluru on Friday. The incident occurred inside the Confident Group premises, triggering an immediate police response and a high-level inspection by city authorities.

Bengaluru Police Commissioner S. Seemanth Kumar Singh visited the scene in the evening and personally reviewed the office area where the incident took place. Speaking to the media after the inspection, the Commissioner stated that initial findings indicate a self-inflicted gunshot. He added that a detailed investigation has been launched to ascertain all circumstances surrounding the death.

According to the Police Commissioner, the incident occurred at around 3.15 pm. He confirmed that Income Tax (IT) department searches had been underway over the last three days, with officials arriving from Kerala. As of now, no IT officials remain at the location. Bengaluru Police will seek relevant information from the IT department as part of the investigation.

The Commissioner further said that C.J. Roy’s family members are currently abroad and are on their way to Bengaluru. Statements will be recorded from them once they arrive. He reiterated that, based on the preliminary assessment, the case appears to be a self-shooting, but all angles are being examined.

Police are also evaluating the legal classification of the case, including whether it should be registered as an unnatural death or if sections related to abetment of suicide need to be invoked. A complaint has already been submitted by one of the directors of the Confident Group, the Commissioner confirmed.

Investigators continue to gather evidence from the office premises as part of the ongoing probe, with further clarity expected after examination of records and statements.