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A 65-year-old woman was found raped and murdered in her Bengaluru home, with the suspect, her domestic help, subsequently found dead by suicide in the same room. The crime was discovered by the woman's husband upon his return from Dubai. Police are investigating the incident.
Karnataka government faces scrutiny following the suicide of Confident Group chairman CJ Roy. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the circumstances, with questions arising about allegations against income tax officials. An autopsy confirmed Roy died from a gunshot wound to the chest, with a 6.35mm bullet found lodged in his body.
The death of Confident Group chief CJ Roy has placed the Karnataka government in a difficult position regarding the investigation. While a Special Investigation Team has been formed, questions linger about whether income tax officials should face action based on allegations made by Roy's brother.
Four young security guards from Assam's Mising community were found dead in their Bengaluru room, suspected to be from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a stove. The incident occurred overnight after they closed their room while cooking. The Assam government is coordinating with Karnataka authorities to expedite the return of the bodies.
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Tragedy struck in Sulibele, Karnataka, as four daily wage labourers from Assam were discovered dead in a warehouse shed. Colleagues found the men motionless, prompting a police investigation. Authorities are exploring the possibility of suffocation from a gas leak as the potential cause, though the exact circumstances remain under scrutiny.
Six individuals, including four children, were injured in Bidar district on Saturday following an explosion of an unidentified substance. While the children are reported to be in stable condition, two adults sustained serious injuries and are hospitalized.
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge alleged the death of Confident Group chairman CJ Roy was due to pure harassment by the Income Tax Department. Roy allegedly died by suicide after his company was raided in December and faced a chargesheet deadline. Kharge accused the Centre of misusing agencies against those not aligned with the government.
Confident Group chairman CJ Roy died from a gunshot wound at his Bengaluru office Friday, amid ongoing Income Tax searches. Officials stated Roy was not restricted during the three-day IT operation. His family, arriving from Dubai, blames the Kerala-based IT team for his death. Roy's early career success was highlighted.
From humble beginnings managing his mother's real estate accounts, CJ Roy rose to become a prominent developer and philanthropist. His foresight in investing in Bengaluru's periphery, particularly Sarjapur, and his ventures into entertainment and sports sponsorships cemented his legacy. Roy's journey exemplifies strategic vision and impactful community engagement.
Real estate tycoon CJ Roy has died. His family blames income tax officials from Kerala for his death. Roy, owner of Confident Group, was under investigation. He had a large social media following. His last post was for Republic Day. The family is expected to arrive in Bengaluru soon. Investigations into the circumstances are ongoing.
A police inspector, Govindaraju, was caught accepting a Rs 4 lakh bribe in Bengaluru. A video surfaced showing him resisting arrest by Lokayukta officials. He allegedly demanded Rs 5 lakh to help a complainant in a cheating case, having already received Rs 1 lakh prior.
Confident Group chairman C J Roy, 57, was found dead from a gunshot wound at his Bengaluru office on Friday. The incident occurred shortly after Income Tax officials, who had been conducting searches for three days, asked him to stay to review documents. Roy reportedly went into his cabin and a gunshot was heard minutes later.
CJ Roy transformed from managing his mother's real estate accounts to becoming a wealthy developer by betting on overlooked land along Sarjapur Road. This foresight, honed by early exposure to property transactions, led him to launch Confident Group and capitalize on Bengaluru's tech boom, achieving spectacular returns.
Confident Group owner CJ Roy tragically died by suicide, with his family accusing Kerala income tax officials of causing immense pressure and harassment. Roy's brother alleged repeated scrutiny despite his claims of compliance, leading to unbearable stress. The family plans to discuss filing a complaint against the officials involved.

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