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Firing outside YouTuber Elvish Yadav’s Gurugram home, no injuries reported
His father, Ram Avtar Yadav, who was at home at the time of the incident alleged that around 25-30 rounds were fired
Gurugram: Three unidentified men on motorcycles allegedly opened fire outside YouTuber Elvish Yadav’s residence in Gurugram’s Sector 57 early Sunday, police said.
The assailants fired over two dozen rounds around 5.30am, several of which hit the ground and first floors of the building where Yadav lives on the second floor, before fleeing, officials added. A police team from Sector 56 station rushed to the spot, collected forensic samples, and began scanning CCTV footage from the neighbourhood.
“The incident took place around 5.30am and more than a dozen rounds were fired. Elvish Yadav was not at his residence at the time. We are investigating the matter,” said Sandeep Kumar, spokesperson for Gurugram police. He said an FIR is being registered based on the family’s complaint under sections 109(1) (attempt to murder), 3(5)(common intention), along with sections 25 and 27 of the Indian Arms Act, 1959.
Bhau Gang claims responsibility
Hours later, gangsters Neeraj Faridpur and Bhau Ritaulia, in a social media post under the name “Bhau Gang”, claimed responsibility. “Jai Bhole ki, Ram Ram! The bullets that were fired at Elvish Yadav’s house today were fired by us. He has ruined many houses by promoting betting apps. Other social media influencers promoting betting may face bullets or calls,” the message read.
Police officials, however, declined to confirm the authenticity of the claim, saying the matter is under investigation.
Family’s account
Ram Avtar Yadav, Elvish’s father, said the family woke up to gunfire. “Around 5.30 am, we heard a sound and when we came outside, we saw bullets had been fired. The CCTV footage shows two attackers clearly, and possibly a third. More than 15 rounds were fired. Elvish was not at home; he is out for work. We are scared and hope the police arrest the accused soon,” he said. He added that the family had not received any threats before the incident.
Although private security personnel were stationed in the general vicinity, no guards were present at the exact spot where the incident took place, police said.
Linked to past cases
Police said they are probing possible links to another recent shooting at the home of singer Rahul Fazilpuria. Both Fazilpuria and Yadav had recently collaborated on a controversial music album. Investigators are examining whether the two cases are connected.
Senior officers said multiple teams have been formed to track the suspects. “Forensic samples have been collected and CCTV footage from nearby areas is being analysed to trace the attackers’ movement,” one officer said. Additional police have been deployed in the locality to reassure residents.
No arrests had been made till Sunday evening, though officials said efforts are being intensified to identify and nab the shooters.
Yadav amassed popularity after winning the popular reality TV show Bigg Boss in 2023 and his content on YouTube.
