Today, the court was unable to address the appeal of Elvish Yadav, the winner of Big Boss and a well-known YouTuber. However, Elvish has confessed to his involvement, admitting, “I used to provide snakes and their venom at parties.”
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During the police investigation, Elvish Yadav admitted to having contact with certain individuals. The police also presented Elvish’s location and Call Detail Record (CDR). Moreover, during questioning, Elvish acknowledged discussing snakes and venom, becoming entangled in the police’s inquiries.
Noida police has invoked 29 sections of the NDPS Act. Consequently, the suspect could face a minimum sentence of 20 years, with obtaining bail proving to be challenging under this act. Details regarding the party at the farmhouse were also disclosed.
Elvish has been placed in judicial custody for 14 days.
Elvish Yadav, the Big Boss winner and popular YouTuber involved in the snake venom supply at rave parties case, has been placed in judicial custody for 14 days. A Noida police team summoned Elvish Yadav for questioning on Sunday. After interrogation, he was arrested and presented in the Surajpur court by the Noida police team, where he was subsequently sent to Greater Noida jail following the hearing.
Elvish Yadav, along with six others, is facing charges.
Elvish Yadav and six others have been charged at Sector-49 police station by People for Animal’s Trust in connection with the supply of snake venom and involvement in the poison business. Subsequently, the police arrested four snakes and another individual. Elvish Yadav has now been apprehended in this case, and Sector-20 police are currently conducting investigations. Manish Kumar Mishra, ADCP of the Noida zone, confirmed that the police arrested Elvish Yadav and presented him in the Surajpur District and Sessions Court, Greater Noida. After the hearing, Elvish Yadav was remanded in judicial custody for 14 days.
NDPS Act sections have been invoked, carrying a maximum penalty of 20 years.
Sector-20 police have escalated various sections under the NDPS Act against Elvish Yadav in connection with supplying snake venom and operating the poison business. These sections encompass NDPS 8, 20, 27, 27A, 29, 30, and 32. If found guilty under these sections, Elvish could face up to 20 years in prison and may also be fined. The NDPS Act sections present significant challenges for Elvish, similar to those encountered by the accused in the Sushant Singh Rajput case.
Elvish challenged the police on social media.
After the positive forensic report regarding the supply of snake venom at rave parties, Elvish Yadav openly challenged the police, releasing a video stating, “Prove that I was at the rave party.” Subsequently, police investigations intensified. According to police reports, Elvish Yadav uploaded a 13-minute 34-second video on YouTube in February, depicting eight to ten people gathered in a room, discussing the supply of snake venom at a rave party.
Wildlife Protection Act of 1972
Elvish Yadav was accused under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 and charged with involvement in an alleged criminal conspiracy under section 120B of the Indian Penal Code. Consequently, the case was shifted from Sector 49 to Sector 20 police station for further investigation.
Noida Police detained YouTuber Elvish Yadav
On Sunday, Noida Police detained YouTuber Elvish Yadav on suspicion of his connection to an investigation regarding the purported use of snake venom at a social gathering. According to recent updates, Elvish is set to appear in court today. This arrest comes after forensic analysis confirmed that samples collected during a supposed rave event in Noida last year indeed contained venom from Cobra and Krait snake species.
“The accused was detained by a team from Sector 20 police station assigned to the case,” mentioned Additional DCP (Noida) Manish Mishra.
The FIR was filed following a complaint by an official from the animal rights organization People For Animals (PFA). Five individuals were apprehended from a banquet hall in Sector 51 on November 3, where nine snakes, including five cobras, were rescued along with 20 ml of suspected snake venom.