SIT formed to probe realtor CJ Roy’s suicide case

An SIT has been formed to probe the death of realtor CJ Roy, who allegedly shot himself when the Income Tax team was conducting searches in his office in Bengaluru, police said. “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 statement issued by the Bengaluru police said on Saturday.

The SIT will be headed by the Joint Commissioner of Police, West Zone, CVamshi Krishna. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of South Division, Lokesh Jagalasar, will function as the Investigating Officer.

In addition, the Central Division DCP Akshay Hake, along with other senior officers deputed from various divisions and special units, will be members of the team.

According to the statement, the SIT has been empowered to induct additional officers and resources as required for the purposes of the investigation.

All officers have been instructed to extend full cooperation to ensure that a lawful, prompt, and effective investigation is conducted.

All aspects of the case will be thoroughly examined, and relevant information will be communicated to the public in the coming days. Speaking to PTI, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said, “We will see what the findings are. I can’t say anything right now till we find out what factors pushed him to that stage.”