SIT quizzes IT officials in CJ Roy’s death probe| India News
Income Tax officials have been questioned as part of an intensified investigation into the death of Confident Group founder and chairman CJ Roy, who died from bullet injuries inflicted with his licensed firearm at his office near Richmond Circle during a search by tax authorities, an officer aware of the matter said. SIT quizzes IT officials in CJ Roy’s death probe According to the officer, authorities are examining the sequence of events that day, including allegations that officials exerted pressure during questioning. “Kerala IT officials Nitin Biju and Krishna Prasad have been questioned. The police have questioned them on the developments on the day of the suicide and the allegations that IT officials exerted pressure in the manner of those who instigated the suicide,” said the officer. Roy had been under Income Tax scrutiny since December, with searches conducted at multiple premises in the days leading up to the incident. The case has drawn attention following statements from TA Joseph, managing director of the company, who described the inspection at the Bengaluru office as routine …
