Multiple Gunshots Fired Outside Elvish Yadav's Gurugram Residence; Bhau Gangs Claims Responsibility

Three masked men opened fire outside the residence of YouTuber and 'Bigg Boss OTT' winner Elvish Yadav in Haryana's Gurugram on Sunday, with multiple rounds discharged, news agency ANI reported, citing police. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. in Sector 57.

Firing Outside Elvish Yadav's Residence:

“More than a dozen rounds were fired. Elvish Yadav was not at his residence at the time of the firing,” ANI quoted Sandeep Kumar, PRO Gurugram Police, as saying.

"We Believe The Police Are Working Properly"

The YouTuber is currently outside Haryana. Visuals shared by ANI showed shattered glass, a damaged ceiling, and other marks caused by the gunfire. Yadav's father claimed that three miscreants fired around 25 to 30 rounds at their residence in Gurugram. “I was asleep when it occurred,” he added. “The police administration is doing its job well. We believe the police are working properly,” he told PTI.

Yadav resides on the second and third floors of the building. His caretaker and some family members were present during the incident, but no one was injured.

Photo Credit: Elvish Yadav Instagram

Police's Action:

Police quickly arrived at the spot, gathered forensic samples, and began reviewing CCTV footage from the locality. Officials stated that legal proceedings are being initiated, and a detailed investigation will proceed once the family files a formal complaint. A senior police officer confirmed that an FIR will shortly be filed based on the family's complaint.

The assailants unleashed over two dozen rounds at the YouTuber's residence before escaping. According to police, the bullets struck both the ground and first floors of the property. A relative, cited by PTI, said that Elvish had not received any threats before the attack and is presently outside Haryana. The police added that an investigation is currently in progress.

Bhau Gangs Claims Responsibility:

A post on social media claimed that two gangsters based abroad, Himanshu Bhau and Neeraj Faridpuria, carried out the firing at Yadav's residence. The post, which features a two-gun image and the text "BHAU GANG SINCE 2020", stated that the YouTuber's house was attacked as he has been promoting illegal betting apps.

"Today, the firing at ELVISH YADAV's house was carried out by NEERAJ FARIDPUR and BHAU RITOLIYA. This is our introduction. Anyone promoting betting should be warned—calls or bullets can come their way," the post read.