"We have examined the CCTV footages and identified Appanna. We have spoken to him. We are yet to formally question him," a senior police official said.

Appanna, a leg spinner who plays for Karnataka in Ranji Trophy, could not be contacted for his comments. He was allegedly seen with Luke at the corridor of the hotel, the official said, adding they were yet to ascertain whether he entered the room where the victim was staying.

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Zohal had alleged that some team members of Luke had pressurised her to withdraw the case against Pomersbach. Peerzada, a model-turned businessman, told police that he has been punched "3-4 times" by the Royal Challengers team member, a senior police official claimed.

Police sources said Peerzada described Hamid as his girlfriend and not as fiancee during the recording of the statement. Throughout, they said, he described Hamid as his girlfriend. u00a0