DK Police solve Khateejamma murder case; Three kin arrested

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February 8, 2012

Mangalore, February 8: Dakshina Kannada District Police have nabbed three siblings, who strangled their relative to death at Thanneerupantha village of Punjalakatte in Belthangady taluk.

The accused have been identified as JM Abdul Azeez (24), his sisters Aseeda (20) and Asfana (19).

Addressing a news conference on Wednesday, Dakshina Kannada District Superintendent of Police Abhishek Goyal said that the trio had murdered Khateejamma (32), wife of Abbas of Alikemane.

The victim had gone missing on January 9, 2012 from her residence in Alikemane of Thannirpantha village in Belthangady taluk. Her husband Abbas had immediately filed a missing complaint with the Punjalakatte police. However, on January 31, 2012, police found a lead with a complaint from Ananda Gowda who complained that some local residents had sensed rotten smell in the forests of Kombaru when they had gone to get firewood. On searching the forest, the local residents had found a corpse in a highly decomposed state.

The police visited the spot and found that the body had been left in the forest about 20 days before January 31. The police suspected that the victim was killed by some miscreants and the dead body was left at Ammaithadka forest of Kombaru, between Gundya-Subramanya road and Puttur taluk to clear off the evidence.

Soon the Superintendent of Police formed three teams to investigate the matter. The DCIB team found that somebody had visited the victim's home in an Omni car on the day she went missing.

Tracing the car, the police found that it belonged to Azeez, brother of Apsana, victim's brother's wife. Though two robbery cases were filed against him by the Sullia Police, he has been avoiding the court procedures.It was learnt that Azeez who had been to Middle East had returned to India four months ago and had now no resources in hand to go back.This made the police suspicious.

On February 7, the police nabbed Azeez in Puttur near Patrao Circle and while questioning, Azeez confessed to have visited Khatijamma on January 9 along with his two sisters and killed her to gain gold and money from her. Azeez has been handed over to police custody while the two women are in judicial custody, informed the SP. The cops who nabbed Azeez have been rewarded with Rs 2,500 each.

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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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