Bigg Boss winner Elvish Yadav arrested in snake venom case

Guwahati: YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav has been arrested by the Noida Police in connection with a case involving possession of snake venom at a party last year.

Yadav was called in for questioning on Sunday, March 17, 2024, after an investigation found evidence linking him to the case. The Noida Police had previously registered a First Information Report (FIR) based on a complaint by People For Animals (PFA).

The PFA accused Yadav of organizing rave parties where guests were offered access to venomous snakes.

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Last year, the Noida Police raided a banquet hall in Sector 51 based on the PFA's complaint and arrested five people.

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Nine snakes, including five cobras, were recovered during the raid.

An investigation by the veterinary department revealed that the venom glands of the cobras had been removed, a violation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

Yadav denied involvement in the case and previously claimed that singer Fazilpuria was responsible for obtaining the snakes for the party. Fazilpuria, however, refuted these claims, stating that a viral video circulating online was from an album shoot.