CPI(M), UDF seek comprehensive probe into bizman CJ Roy's death
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): The ruling CPI(M) and the Congress-led UDF opposition in Kerala on Saturday sought a comprehensive probe into the death of Confident Group chairman C J Roy, saying that the facts behind the incident should be brought to light.
CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan, Rajya Sabha MP A A Rahim and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan were of the view that the reasons behind the death of Roy needs to be investigated.
Govindan, speaking to reporters here, questioned why central agencies were unable to act in a more humane manner when carrying out raids and other such activities.
He claimed that the raid on Roy's office continued even after his death.
Rahim said, in a Facebook post, that it should also be investigated whether Roy was a victim of the pressure tactics used by central agencies.
He also condoled the businessman's death.
Satheesan said there was a "mystery" behind the death of the businessman and sought a probe into the matter.
"It is not clear what kind of harassment he faced at the hands of the IT officials," he added.
Superstar Mohanlal also condoled the death of the businessman.
"The loss of my dear friend CJ Roy feels unreal and deeply painful. My heart goes out to his family in this time of immense grief.
"He was more than a friend, he will always be remembered with love and warmth," Mohanlal, who has acted in a couple of films produced by the businessman, said in a Facebook post on Saturday.
Roy had shot himself dead on Friday afternoon at his office in Bengaluru amidst an Income Tax raid, police there had said.
Roy's brother, Babu, had alleged that he might have taken the extreme step due to pressure from the central agency.
Babu reiterated the allegations on Saturday before reporters in Bengaluru.
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Second PUC results: Life convict clears exam with distinction, DGP lauds effort
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Bengaluru: A life convict lodged in Ballari Central Prison has successfully cleared the second PUC examination.
Ashok Kumar S, who appeared for the examination under prison escort, secured 481 marks out of 600, registering 80.1 percent.
Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), Alok Kumar (IPS), shared the development on his official ‘X’ handle, commending the inmate’s achievement.
In his post, he stated that it was heartening to see a life convict score over 80 percent in the examination, adding that the inmate had appeared from Ballari Central Prison under escort.
It’s heartening to see that one of our life convict prisoners Ashok has obtained 80.1% marks in PUC exam. He appeared under Prison escort from Ballari Central Prison for his exams.
— alok kumar (@alokkumar6994) April 9, 2026
Glad to see that Walls of the prison has not subdued his hopes for a better future. pic.twitter.com/Nzlcy076SR
He further noted that the achievement reflected that the “walls of the prison have not subdued his hopes for a better future.”
Alok Kumar in his post also shared the result sheet of Ashok.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) declared the second PUC results for 2026 on April 9.
A total of 6,32,200 students appeared for the examination across all streams, of whom 5,46,698 passed, recording an overall pass percentage of 86.48 per cent.
