Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara announced that the state police will focus on the suicide angle in the investigation of the death of industrialist C.J. Roy during an Income Tax Department raid in Bengaluru. He clarified that there is no immediate consideration of alleged pressure from IT officials leading to the death.
Parameshwara emphasized that the initial probe will primarily look into the suicide aspect, with the possibility of exploring other angles as the investigation progresses. He mentioned that the police are not currently examining the IT Department’s role in the incident.
The Home Minister highlighted that the deceased’s brother alleged that Roy took his life due to pressure from the IT Department, but the police are yet to delve into this claim. He also mentioned that the investigation will reveal more details, including the involvement of the IT team.
Sharing specifics of the case, Parameshwara disclosed that Roy’s company was raided in December, and after completing the investigation, the IT Department had summoned him. Roy, who returned from Dubai three days prior, had a positive interaction with the IT officers before the tragic incident occurred.
Meanwhile, a case of suspicious death has been registered, and investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of Roy’s demise. The Managing Director of Confident Group has requested a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Roy’s suicide, without making any accusations against the IT officials.
