New Delhi: Bigg Boss OTT 2 Winner and YouTuber Elvish Yadav, who was arrested on Sunday in connection with the snake venom case, is currently in judicial custody. Amidst reports of the YouTuber admitting to arranging snakes and snake venom at rave parties, his parents have called their son innocent and have said that people are trying to frame him.
In an exclusive conversation with ABP News, Elvish’s parents Ram Avtar Yadav and Sushma Yadav, called their son innocent and also asked PFA chairperson and BJP leader Maneka Gandhi to show mercy towards the YouTuber.
“If Maneka Gandhi is happy now with my son's arrest, then please show mercy towards him,” Elvish’s father said in Hindi.
It is to be noted that Maneka Gandhi had accused Elvish of illegally selling snake venom and urged for his immediate arrest.
Parents get emotional
Elvish's mother Sushma Yadav broke down into tears and stated that her son is being unfairly targeted due to his rapid rise to fame at a young age. His parents linked Elvish's popularity to the controversies surrounding him, suggesting that jealousy is driving attempts to defame him.
Elvish's father on meeting his son after arrest
Elvish's father Avatar Yadav stated that he visited his son after his arrest, and the winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2 categorically denied any involvement in the alleged supply of snake venom at rave parties. He vehemently dismissed all accusations against his son as "false" and "unfounded."
He also said, "Main ek teacher hoon. Main bachchon ko padhata hun, kya maine apne bachche ko nahi padhaya hoga? Mujhe apni parvarish par garv hai aur main har janam me uska pita banna chahunga. ( I am a teacher. I have taught children. Wouldn't I impart the right teachings to my own son? I am proud of my upbringing and trust my child. I would want to be his father in every life.)"
Elvish confessed to his involvement
According to NDTV report, Yadav confessed to authorities that he arranged snakes and snake venom at rave parties he organised. He also admitted during interrogation that he was acquainted with the other individuals arrested for supplying snake venom last year. As per the report, the 26-year-old YouTuber, who initially denied any involvement in the snake venom controversy, revealed that he had encountered the accused at various rave gatherings and maintained communication with them.
Snake venom case
On November 3, authorities had arrested five individuals from a banquet hall located in Sector 51, where they rescued nine snakes, including five cobras, from their possession. Additionally, 20 ml of suspected snake venom was confiscated.
Law enforcement had previously stated that Yadav was not present at the party venue, but they were investigating his potential involvement in the case of using snake venom as a recreational drug.
PFA chairperson and BJP leader Maneka Gandhi accused Elvish of illegally selling snake venom and urged for his immediate arrest.
On November 4, while Yadav was traveling with friends in a car in Rajasthan's Kota, police briefly detained him for questioning before releasing him shortly after.