Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara addressed allegations from the family of industrialist C.J. Roy, stating it was premature to link his suicide to Income Tax pressure. He emphasized the need to await the investigation’s completion before drawing conclusions on the cause of the suicide.
Parameshwara acknowledged Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s letter to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman regarding Roy’s suicide during an Income Tax raid. He highlighted the importance of awaiting a decision on initiating a probe from the Union Finance Minister.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been established at the state level to investigate the matter, with Parameshwara mentioning that decisions will be made based on the investigation’s findings. The police are actively involved in the probe, gathering statements from family members and other relevant individuals to uncover the circumstances surrounding the suicide.
Police sources revealed that Roy had been facing financial difficulties for the past six months, with suspicions arising about unaccounted funds in his business ventures. Investigations suggest that financial stress, demands from investors, and scrutiny from authorities may have contributed to Roy’s mental distress, leading to his tragic decision.
Roy reportedly took his own life during an Income Tax raid at his Bengaluru office, with police finding him alone in his chamber after the incident. Following an hour of questioning and document submission, Roy allegedly shot himself, indicating the immense pressure he may have been under due to financial and investigative challenges.
