Elvish Yadav, the YouTuber and winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2, underwent another round of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday. The extensive interrogation, lasting eight hours, is part of an ongoing investigation related to the Noida Snake Venom case.
A video capturing Yadav’s departure from the ED office has gone viral, showing him losing his temper with reporters outside. In the footage, Elvish Yadav is heard saying, “Chill guys, chill, relax. Side hato bhai. Khana khao apne ghar jakar. Bhooke mar rahe hoge [Move aside, go home. You all must be starving],” as he descends the stairs.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: YouTuber Elvish Yadav says, “You all must be starving. Go home, relax. I have nothing to say” pic.twitter.com/VghDVXRGBH
— IANS (@ians_india) September 5, 2024
For Those Jo Media Ko Democracy Ka Fourth Pillar maanta Hai. pic.twitter.com/UMl7O0GOl0
— Elvish Yadav (@ElvishYadav) September 6, 2024
Reports from Zee News indicate that during this encounter, Yadav forcefully pushed media personnel aside and slammed his car door shut with such force that two journalists had their hands caught, resulting in injuries.
Following the incident, Elvish Yadav responded by sharing a video clip of reporters discussing their plans to prevent him from leaving the ED premises. He commented, “For those jo media ko democracy ka fourth pillar maanta hai [For those who consider media as the fourth pillar of democracy],” highlighting his frustration with the media’s handling of the situation.
In the clip, reporters can be heard strategizing on how to stop Yadav from leaving, saying, “Ek aadmi neeche se inko tight se pakad lena inko aage jaane na dena [Someone hold him tightly from below, don’t let him move forward].”
Yadav was previously arrested on March 17 by the Noida Police and placed in 14-day judicial custody. He faces charges under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and for criminal conspiracy under Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code.
Following his arrest, Yadav admitted to his involvement in the case, according to NDTV. He was granted bail five days later by a local court on a bond of Rs 50,000. Yadav’s lawyer, Prashant Rathi, argued that the accusations were false and that no substantial evidence was found violating the NDPS act. Both Yadav and his two friends were granted bail on sureties of Rs 50,000 each.
In a recent vlog, Elvish Yadav reflected on his time in jail, describing it as a challenging period. He expressed gratitude to his supporters and acknowledged the negative and positive reactions he received. Yadav stated, “The one week that went by, no doubt, was a very bad phase of life. What to talk about the time I was inside (jail). Let’s start a new chapter on a positive note. All those who supported me, didn’t support me, talked badly or well about me, thanks to all. I can only thank everyone. I am back to my work.”
Yadav’s ongoing legal issues and recent media encounter continue to draw significant public and media attention, reflecting the complexities surrounding his case.
