Gurugram: Unidentified assailants opened fire outside the residence of YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav in Gurugram’s Sector 57 early on Sunday, riddling the lower floors of his multi-storey house with bullets.
Police said the attack took place between 5.30 and 6 am, when three masked men on motorcycles sprayed more than two dozen rounds before fleeing. The shots struck the ground and first floors of the building.
Yadav, who lives on the upper floors, was not at home during the incident. His caretaker and family members were inside but escaped unharmed.
“Three masked miscreants opened fire outside the residence of YouTuber and Big Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav in Gurugram's Sector 57. The incident took place at around 5.30 am. More than a dozen rounds were fired. Elvish Yadav was not at his residence at the time of the firing,” said Sandeep Kumar, PRO of Gurugram Police.
A police team reached the spot soon after, collected forensic evidence and began examining CCTV footage from the area. Officials said legal action is being initiated, with further investigation to follow once the family files a formal complaint.
Yadav’s father said the family had not received any threats prior to the incident. “We were sleeping when the attackers came on a motorcycle and started firing. There were three masked men. One was sitting on the bike, while the other two stepped down and opened fire at the house. They fired around 25 to 30 rounds and fled the scene. Elvish did not receive any threats before the incident. He is currently out of the city for his work,” he said.
Elvish Yadav, 27, rose to fame as a YouTuber before winning Bigg Boss OTT 2 in 2023. He has since featured in music videos and films and enjoys a massive online following.
However, he has also faced controversies. Last year, Yadav was arrested by Noida Police in connection with the alleged use of snake venom at rave parties. Investigators claimed cobra venom was being supplied as a recreational drug, with Yadav facilitating the arrangements. He was later granted bail but continues to face charges in the case.