Sullia: Housewife killed by lover

February 22, 2011

Mangalore, February 23: In a tragic incident, a woman was killed by her paramour at Kuthumotte in Ubaradka Mithur on Monday late night.

Police arrested Karunakara Patali (39), who allegedly hit Arunashri (39) on her head with a wooden stick. It was said that the duo was living together for the last seven years.

Patali was an alcoholic and was quarreling with Arunashri quite often besides torturing her physically. It is also said that he was suspecting her chastity.

It is said that Arunashri was the daughter of Ganapayya Gowda of Sonangeri and was married to Kallapalli Arun Kumar.

She later had an affair with Karunakara, who was running a travel agency, and after divorce with Arun Kumar, was living with him. Karunakara was too a divorcee. It is also learnt that though the court had asked Karunakara to pay for his first wife and child, he was not paying it.

He was also involved in the sale of tiger pelt. There were several cases against him, police said.

It is said that Arunashri's child from her first marriage was staying with the couple and the second child from Karunakara, Charishma, is a LKG student. Arunashri was reportedly pregnant, when she pressurised Karunkara to marry her. However, it is learnt that he had lied to her that he has not got the divorce from his first marriage.

It is said that Karunakara suspected her and fought with her daily and that he had assaulted her couple of months ago after which she had to be taken to the hospital. On Monday night, when he realised that she had died, he tried to project it as a suicide case by removing all the blood stains.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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January 31,2026

Bengaluru: The shooting incident involving CJ Roy, founder of the Confident Group, has once again put the spotlight on a businessman whose life has swung between flamboyant global success and persistent controversy at home.

Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

A tale of two cities

Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

Heavy police presence in Langford Town

Following the incident, police personnel from the Central division were deployed outside the Confident Group building in Langford Town, which also houses the Slovak Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru.

The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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