Dead body of a crew washes ashore as missing cargo ship remains untraced

November 29, 2011

Mangalore, November 29: Amidst the ongoing search operation for a missing cargo vessel and its six crew members, the dead body of one of the missing crew was found washed ashore on the sand in Lakshadweep on Tuesday morning.

Although it was confirmed that that it was a crew member of cargo vessel from Mangalore 'MVS Al-Akhter', which went missing in the rough sea, off the coast of Amini island in Lakshadweep last Sunday, authorities yet to identify the mutilated body.

Meanwhile the Coastal Security Forces have resumed the search operation on Tuesday morning for the missing cargo ship and its remaining crew.

Owner of the vessel, Musthafa Shafi said that there is information that search operation was obstructed by the turbulent wind and heavy rain that lashed in Lakshadweep region.

“They say that helicopter and ships were pooled in to carry out the search operation,” said Musthafa who added that the 20-year-old ship costs Rs 40 lakh including the stock in it. “I had tried to get the ship insured but due to non-cooperation from the insurance company, I could not,” he said.

Every year Musthafa takes necessary commodities to 11 islands of Lakshadweep, between September 15 to May 15. “People from Lakshdweep are dependent on Mangalore, Cochin and Calicut for most of the things barring fish and coconut. My ship used to take some commodities from Mangalore once a week,” he said.

The vessel had 40 tonne grit stones, 30 tonne cement, food items including maida, atta, vegetables etc. It had left Mangalore old port at 6.30 am and had reached Amini island on Friday at 1.30 pm.

The crew members are K Shankaran from Kerala, Amin Jusab Baya, Ahammed Ismail, Salim Ali Sumbania, Mausin Aliya, Altaf Mohammed Chamadia. The five crew members hail from Jamnagar in Gujarat.

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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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