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

Hyderabad: Clarifying his stand in the alleged drug case, Vijay Madduri, an NRI, on Sunday said that every word attributed to him in the FIR is false. He pointed out that he had a clean record as a US citizen and investor doing business in several countries.

He recently returned from a trip abroad and provided evidence to support his travels. He has categorically denied consuming any illegal substance in India. He expressed his anger at the many rumors circulating on social media and in the media.

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

He expressed his deep grief over the police allegations, saying they are causing immense pain to him, his family, friends and relatives.

He condemned the attempt to tarnish his spotless 25-year career with a single false allegation and urged the authorities to consider the facts and evidence he provided.