‘Call me a fugitive, not a thief’: Vijay Mallya says sorry for Kingfisher crash, not the ‘chor’ tag

Vijay Mallya publicly apologized for the failure of Kingfisher Airlines, acknowledging its collapse while denying allegations of theft and criminal intent. He defended his decision to stay away from India, asserting he didn't 'run away' but left on a pre-scheduled visit. Mallya expressed willingness to return to India if assured a fair trial and dignified life.