"Kerala CM Calls for Judicial Probe as Confident Group's CJ Roy Found with Gun During Income Tax Raid"

Kerala CM Urges Judicial Probe into Confident Group Chairman's Death

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling for a judicial inquiry into the tragic death of Confident Group chairman C J Roy. The incident occurred during an Income Tax operation at Roy's Bengaluru office, where he allegedly shot himself. Vijayan labelled the incident as a 'blot on the tax administration of the country' and emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the matter.

The sudden demise of Roy has sent shockwaves through the business community and civil society. Vijayan expressed concern over the lack of diligence in the Income Tax Department's operations, leading to the loss of a valuable life. He highlighted the necessity for caution in conducting such actions and stressed that no action resulting in loss of life can be justified in a civilized democratic society.

Vijayan acknowledged the importance of combating tax evasion but emphasized the need for a balanced approach. While intrusive actions may be necessary in rare cases, he underlined the significance of exercising extreme caution to prevent tragic outcomes like Roy's death. The Chief Minister raised questions about how Roy could access a gun during the Income Tax operation, pointing to lapses in the security protocols.

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