Noida police question YouTuber Elvish Yadav in snake venom case

Police question YouTuber Elvish Yadav in connection with supplying snake venom at rave parties; five others arrested with 20 ml of venom; nine snakes rescued and released in Surajpur Wetland area; venom glands missing in all nine snakes; venom used as narcotic, also used in medicines.

The Noida police on Wednesday said they have questioned YouTuber Elvish Yadav in connection with his alleged involvement in supplying snake venom at rave parties.

The winner of Bigg Boss OTT season 2, Mr. Yadav appeared before the police for questioning on Tuesday night.

A police officer said the interrogation lasted for around an hour and a half and he was questioned at length regarding his involvement in the case.

“We asked him why he posed with snakes and how those snakes were procured. We interrogated him regarding rave parties as well,” the officer said.

Mr. Yadav is among the six persons booked in the case. The police said they have sought from the court the custody of the other five accused for questioning.

The case was registered under the Wildlife (Protection) Act on November 4 following a sting operation, which allegedly unearthed the accused’s involvement in supplying snake venom at rave parties.