Startup Originals Team
Police investigating the death of real estate entrepreneur C. J. Roy have recovered a nine-page suicide note from his office, which reportedly opens with an apology to his family members. The development comes days after the chairman of Bengaluru-based Confident Group was found dead during an Income Tax search at the company’s premises.
Suicide Note Recovered During Investigation
According to senior police officials, the handwritten note was found during a detailed search of Roy’s office and personal belongings. Preliminary examination indicates that the note runs into nine pages and begins with an apology addressed to his family.
Investigators said the contents are being carefully analysed to understand the circumstances leading up to his death. The authenticity of the note is being verified through handwriting analysis and corroborated with other evidence collected from the scene.
Death During Income Tax Searches
C. J. Roy, founder and chairman of Confident Group, was found critically injured at the company’s Langford Road office in Bengaluru on January 30, 2026, while officials from the Income Tax Department were conducting searches related to the firm’s financial records.
Employees reportedly heard a gunshot and rushed to the office, where Roy was found with severe injuries. He was taken to a private hospital in HSR Layout, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Police have stated that a licensed firearm was used, and the case is being treated as a suspected suicide.
Police Examine Motive and Circumstances
With the recovery of the suicide note, police are focusing on understanding the mental and emotional state of Roy at the time of the incident. Officials said the note is expected to provide insight into the pressures or concerns he may have been facing.
Investigators are also reviewing CCTV footage from the office premises, questioning employees and officials present at the time, and examining digital records and financial documents to establish a complete sequence of events.
Authorities have clarified that no conclusions will be drawn until all evidence, including forensic reports, is thoroughly assessed.
Industry Reaction and Wider Concerns
Roy’s death has sent shockwaves through the real estate and business communities, particularly in Karnataka and Kerala, where Confident Group has a significant presence. Industry peers have expressed shock and concern, noting the intense stress often associated with regulatory scrutiny and financial investigations.
The incident has also reignited broader conversations around mental health, stress management, and support systems for business leaders facing high-pressure situations.
About Confident Group and CJ Roy
Founded in 2005, Confident Group grew into a prominent real estate developer with residential and commercial projects across multiple states, along with overseas ventures. C. J. Roy was known as a high-profile entrepreneur with a strong public presence through marketing initiatives and social activities.
Questions around the company’s future leadership and operations remain, though officials said there is currently no disruption to ongoing projects.
Investigation Ongoing
Police have registered a case of unnatural death and said the investigation is ongoing. Further details from the suicide note and forensic findings are expected to play a key role in determining the final conclusions.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid speculation until the investigation is complete and official findings are released.
