VHP demands CoD probe to find out truth behind 'Church desecration'

November 5, 2011

Mangalore, November 5: Brushing aside the allegations of the role of Hindutva outfits in the desecration of St Alphonsa Catholic Church in the city, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal on Saturday demanded a CoD probe to find out the truth behind the Thursday night's incident.

Addressing the media persons at VHP office here, Jagadish Shenava, vice-president of the city unit of VHP, lamented that there has been a conspiracy to tarnish the image of Hindutva organisations by holding them responsible for any kind of untoward incidents in Churches.

Referring to a local Kannada eveninger's report which claims that one of the sisters in the church had illicit relationship with the man who was arrested on charges of vandalizing the Church property, Mr Shenava said that the evninger's version seems to be truth.

“It is very unfortunate that there has been an effort to cover up the fact by blaming VHP and Bajrang Dal for this incident. The attitude of city police too arises suspicion as far as this case is concerned”, he said.

“We hereby demand the government to order a CoD probe to lay bare the truth behind this incident”, he reiterated.

Mr Shenava also demanded that the allegations of the illicit activity in Church proved true, police should not hesitate to take legal action against the concerned people.

He also said that M Shibu, the person accused in the incident of desecration of Church, was not a Hindu. “He was a converted Christian and also was a regular visitor to the same Church”, he said.

Mr Shenava said that he received a bad information from someone that Mangalore East Police have taken aVHP activist identified as Dinesh on Saturday into custody for questioning in connection with the same case. “I urge the police to find out the fact, instead of arresting innocent Hindus”, he said.

Manohar Tulajaram, President, VHP, Mangalore, and Gopal Kuttar, General Secretary were also present in the press meet.

Police Custody

Meanwhile, the second judicial magistrate first class court here on Saturday remanded Shibu to three days of police custody.

City Police earlier produced the accused before the magistrate at the latter's residence late on Friday and he was remanded to judicial custody. Police moved an application seeking his custody in open court on Saturday.

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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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