Bengaluru/Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 31: With the alleged suicide of a Bengaluru-based real estate tycoon having its ripple effects in neighbouring Kerala, a police SIT was formed on Saturday to probe the high profile death of C J Roy, with the family alleging “pressure” from the I-T which was probing him.
With both the ruling and opposition blocs in Kerala seeking a comprehensive probe into Roy’s death, and hours after Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara directed police to investigate the circumstances leading to the Confident Group Chairman allegedly shooting himself to death, the Bengaluru Police announced the formation of the SIT.
“In order to ensure a comprehensive and meticulous investigation into this case, the Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City, Seemanth Kumar Singh has ordered the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and directed that the investigation of the case be transferred to the team,” a Bengaluru police statement said.
The SIT will be headed by the Joint Commissioner of Police, West Zone, C Vamshi Krishna.
All aspects of the case will be thoroughly examined, and relevant information will be communicated to the public in the coming days.
Sources said preparations are being made for the last rite of Roy at Confident Cascade near Bannerghatta. (PTI)
