SHOCK IN GURUGRAM: YouTuber Elvish Yadav’s House Sprayed with Bullets in Brazen Dawn Attack
Gurugram, August 17, 2025 – In a scene straight out of a crime thriller, three masked men on a motorcycle unleashed over 25 rounds of gunfire at the residence of controversial YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav early Sunday. The attack occurred between 5:30-6 AM in upscale Sector 57 while Yadav’s family slept inside – though miraculously, no one was injured.
Attack Breakdown:
- Targeted Strikes: Bullets riddled the ground and first floors of the property. Yadav resides on the third floor and was away in another state during the attack.
- Family Terror: Elvish Yadav’s father revealed “25-30 rounds were fired” while the family slept, calling it a “shocking incident” with no prior threats.
- Escape Route: Assailants fled immediately after the shooting. CCTV footage shows three attackers, two clearly visible.
Police Response:
- Forensic teams collected bullet casings and scanned area CCTV cameras.
- No FIR yet – authorities await a formal complaint from Yadav’s family to advance the probe.
- Gurugram PRO Sandeep Kumar confirmed: “This appears targeted. We’re investigating all angles”.
Why Elvish Yadav? Controversies & Past Threats
This isn’t the first time the 28-year-old YouTube superstar (15M+ subscribers) has faced danger:
- 2023 Extortion Plot: Criminals demanded ₹1 crore, threatening to kill him while he was in London.
- Snake Venom Scandal: Ongoing legal battle after 2023 arrest for alleged venom supply at rave parties. The Supreme Court recently stayed proceedings in this case.
- Physical Clashes: Public feud with fellow YouTuber Maxtern led to police complaints.
Gurugram’s Crime Pattern?
This attack follows weeks after singer Rahul Fazilpuria (Yadav’s friend) survived a similar shooting on Gurugram’s SPR Road. Experts question if celebrity targeting is becoming a trend in the city.
Key Unanswered Questions:
- Warning or Attempt? Police suspect the firing may have been a “deterrent message”.
- Gang Links? Sources cite possible extortion ties given Yadav’s high profile.
- Security Lapses: How did armed men evade patrols in a prime sector?
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Where’s Elvish Yadav Now?
The YouTuber remains silent, but is active on Colors TV’s Laughter Chefs and recently debuted as a Roadies gang leader. Fans flood social media with #PrayForElvish posts.
Broader Implications:
- Celebrity Safety Crisis: Back-to-back attacks on public figures expose security gaps in India’s Millennium City.
- Digital Hate Spillover: Online rivalries escalating into real-world violence?
“When creators with millions of fans aren’t safe in their homes, what does that say about our system?”
– Social Media Analyst, News18
