Kerala CM seeks judicial inquiry into CJ. Roy's death during IT search

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : Ensuring tax compliance, he said, must go hand in hand with zero tolerance for uncivilised acts in its enforcement.
50% : He noted that during search operations, premises are under the control of tax officials and ensuring safe conduct is a minimum responsibility of the authorities.
49% : While stating that the Income Tax Department would have its own version, he emphasised that the entire truth must emerge through a credible and impartial inquiry that examines legal and administrative procedures, the possibility of preventing the incident, and the substance of the family's allegations.
38% : While reiterating that tax evasion is a serious issue that must be dealt with firmly, Vijayan asserted that no action leading to the loss of human life can be justified in a civilised democratic society.
37% : Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 2 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking a judicial inquiry into the death of entrepreneur C.J. Roy, head of the Confident Group, who died during an Income Tax search operation in Bengaluru on January 30, 2026. Calling the incident a serious blot on the country's tax administration, the Chief Minister said the tragedy raised grave concerns about due diligence, procedural lapses, and the safety of individuals during search and seizure operations.

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