Elvish Yadav FIR: What Is Snake Venom Abuse? What Studies Say About The 'Substance' Being Used By Addicts

Elvish Yadav FIR: Recreational use of snake venom is apparently an emerging trend in India, with half a litre of venom being sold for lakhs in the international market.

Most of the snake venom used in rave parties are cobra venom, NCB officials say ( Image Source :Getty )

Elvish Yadav, a popular YouTuber and the winner of the Bigg Boss OTT reality show, was booked by Noida police for hosting rave parties where snake venom, a party drug, was allegedly used. Five people were also arrested for allegedly supplying snakebites -- drugs made from snake venom -- at rave parties. The racket was busted after animal rights group People for Animals (PFA) laid a trap at a banquet hall in Noida's Sector 51 on Thursday. Nine snakes, including cobras, were rescued from the