Vijay explained that he was invited by his friend Raj Pakala to attend a family function and Diwali party, which he attended with his family. The function included women, elderly people and children, and no illegal activity took place.

Hyderabad: Clarifying his stand in the alleged drugs case, Vijay Madduri, an NRI, on Sunday said every word attributed to him in the FIR was false. He noted that he had a clean criminal record as a U.S. citizen and investor doing business in multiple countries.

He recently returned from a trip abroad and provided evidence to support his trip. He categorically denied consuming illegal substances in India. He expressed his distress at the numerous rumors circulating on social networks and in the media.

In a statement issued to the media, Vijay explained that he was invited by his friend Raj Pakala to attend a family function and Diwali party, which he attended with his family. The function included women, elderly people and children, and no illegal activity took place.

He expressed deep anguish at the police allegations, saying they caused immense distress to him, his family, friends and loved ones.

He condemned the attempt to tarnish his impeccable 25-year career with a single false accusation and urged authorities to examine the facts and evidence he provided.