In a recent development, Elvish Yadav, known for his prominence as a social media influencer and winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2, has found himself entangled in a legal imbroglio involving allegations of snake venom smuggling and the orchestration of illicit rave parties. The Noida Police has taken a significant step forward by filing a comprehensive 1200-page chargesheet against Yadav and seven others allegedly linked to the case.
According to the latest reports, the chargesheet outlines a series of accusations ranging from snake smuggling to the facilitation of clandestine gatherings. Yadav, who is currently out on bail, has remained silent in response to these allegations.
The chargesheet, as reported by ANI, elucidates that Yadav had purported connections with snake charmers, with a poisonous snake and 20 ml of Krait species poison allegedly seized from the scene. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Vidya Sagar Mishra, stated, “We have the FSL report… and electronic evidence has also been numbered; based on that, a chargesheet has been produced before the court.”
The genesis of this legal saga can be traced back to November when officials from the PFA organization conducted a sting operation leading to the bust of a rave party in Noida’s Sector 51. Six individuals, including Yadav, were named in the FIR filed subsequently. Notably, authorities confiscated nine snakes and their venom from the event, indicating a sinister motive behind the use of snake venom for intoxication purposes.
While Yadav vehemently denied any involvement during the initial questioning by Noida police, his subsequent arrest on March 17 under the Wildlife (Protection) Act and Section 120A of the Indian Penal Code underscored the gravity of the accusations against him. Despite spending a few days in a high-security prison, Yadav managed to secure bail.
Throughout the ordeal, Yadav has maintained his innocence, even addressing the incident in a vlog to his followers and hinting at legal recourse against those alleging his involvement, including Maneka Gandhi.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the case against Elvish Yadav continues to draw attention, raising questions about the alleged nexus between social media influence, wildlife crime, and underground party culture.