However, doctors at the Mallya hospital rubbished these claims and confirmed that the victim was sober. "I was there along with Dr Veda, who was the Chief Medical Officer. He (Vidvat)

was conscious, alert. There were no signs of drowsiness or restlessness and he was not under the influence of alcohol. There was swelling on his face due to a nasal bone fracture and he also

had injuries on his rib. There is no doubt he was grievously injured," Dr Humera told TNM.