Liquor Baron Arrives At Kohli’s Charity Event In UK:- Liquor baron, Vijay Mallya landed up at a charity dinner organized by Indian Skipper Virat Kohli’s foundation in London, UK.
The dinner event was conducted to raise awareness and funds for those affected by human trafficking. The Indian cricketers received a big shock in London, where they are playing ongoing champions trophy. The National cricket team including the skipper maintained a safe distance from him.
In order to avoid any controversy, Mallya’s presence forced the Indian team to leave early. Earlier, on Sunday, Mallya had watched the India’s match against Pakistan at the Edgbaston. Currently, he is taking refuge in England.
Mallya was absconding in London, after the fugitive businessman’s firms found evaded nearly Rs 9,000 crore. He fled to UK Immediately, after the investigating agency issued an arrest warrant. The Indian Government is trying hard for extradition of Mallya for the alleged unpaid debts.
Incidentally, Mallya used to own an IPL franchise, the Royal Challengers Bangalore, which is captained by the skipper Kohli.
According to a BCCI source, due to Mallya’s presence, Kohli and the Indian team were “uncomfortable”. The Cricketers were seen little bit hesitant to speak and meet the liquor baron. The source said, “Look, Virat or his foundation never invited Mallya at the function. But normally what happens at the charity dinner is that someone who has bought a table is entitled to invite his guests. Similarly, someone who bought a table must have invited him.”
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