Haryana: Faridabad Crime Branch arrests accused in firing outside Elvish Yadav’s Gurugram residence; injured in police encounter

FARIDABAD(Haryana): Faridabad Crime Branch arrested the accused involved in the firing incident outside the residence of Elvish Yadav in Gurugram on August 17. The apprehended individual was identified as Ishant, also known as Ishu Gandhi.

The accused was arrested after and encounter with the Police. The accused allegedly fired over six shots from an automatic pistol at police, which led to his hospitalisation due to a gunshot wound in the leg. This incident underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat crime in the area.

On Sunday, YouTuber and actor Elvish Yadav’s Gurugram residence came under gunfire from unidentified men in the early hours. Elvish’s father, Ram Avtar Yadav, shared that they feel scared after the firing incident at the house.

While talking to the media, Ram Avtar shared the details of the firing incident outside the house, stating that more than 15 bullets were fired at the house at around 5:30 in the morning.

#WATCH | Faridabad, Haryana | Firing at Elvish Yadav’s residence | Faridabad Crime Branch arrested an accused named Ishant alias Ishu Gandhi in an encounter, who allegedly fired outside the residence of Elvish Yadav in Gurugram on August 17.

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“We heard a sound around 5.30 in the morning. When we came outside and looked, we saw that bullets had been fired here. Then we immediately checked the CCTV. We found that there were two people involved for sure, and probably a third one too. We informed the police. These people fired more than 15 rounds,” said Ram Avtar Yadav.

When asked about Elvish’s whereabouts and his reaction to the gunfire incident at his house, Ram Avtar said that Elvish usually stays away from the Gurugram residence due to work.

“Elvish comes here rarely. Usually, he stays away due to his work. Elvish is fine, I spoke to him. May God give wisdom to the people who did this. Naturally, we feel scared,” added Ram Avtar.

Unidentified men opened fire outside the residence of Elvish Yadav in Gurugram’s Sector 57 on Sunday morning, Police said.

According to Gurugram Police, over a “dozen rounds” of ammunition were fired outside the residence of Elvish Yadav. The actor was not present at his residence.

“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 Gurugram Police. (ANI)