Mangalore erupts in protests against Anna's arrest

August 16, 2011

Mangalore, August 16: The arrest of Anna Hazare ahead of his indefinite fast in Delhi on Tuesday to protest a toothless anti-corruption bill approved by the cabinet, evoked several protests in the city of Mangalore too.

As soon as the news of Gandhian's detention began to spread, political parties and social organisations took to the streets in different part of this coastal city to vent their anger against Union Government and Delhi police, which detained Hazare at his residence in Mayur Vihar.

While some protesters burned the copies of Government's Lokpal Bill and effigies of the leaders of Union Government, others burned candles in the evening.

BJP Yuva Morcha and Mahila Morcha jointly staged a demonstration in the heart of the city. They burned copies of the Government's Lokpal Bill in front of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi situated in front of Town Hall.

The protesters shouted slogans against the Central government for what they called 'its corrupt policies'.

Srikara Prabhu, President, Mangalore City BJP criticised the central government for its drastic measures to silence the people fighting against corruption.

“Government can arrest one Anna. Because of his sacrifices thousands of Anna Hazares will surface all across the nation” he said adding that the Congress led government is against the people.

Kishore Kumar Shetty, President, Dakshina Kannada BJP Yuva Morcha accused the government of dividing the people by employing cheap tricks to win over the vote bank. “We are ready to fight for our nation. We are ready to sacrifice our lives”, he claimed and promised to enter the “Jail Bharo” campaign.

Protest at KPT

Hundreds of students belonging to Akhila Bharathiya Vidyarthi Parishad staged a demonstration in front of Karnataka Polytechnic to protest police action against anti-corruption campaigner.

Canara College

Dozens of students of city based Canara took a march from their college to DC office and submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner N S Channappa Gowda. They demanded the central government to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill as proposed by Team Anna.

They also demanded the government to immediately release Anna Hazare.

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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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