An FIR has been filed against YouTuber Elvish Yadav for posting a misleading video in which he claimed to have received a police escort from Rajasthan Police for a music video shoot in Jaipur, officials confirmed on Wednesday. For a couple of seconds

After a misleading video in which YouTuber Elvish Yadav claimed that Rajasthan Police provided him a police escort for a music video shoot in Jaipur, an FIR has been registered against him, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

A video uploaded by YouTuber Elvish Yadav on Monday sparked controversy by showing him in a car driven by Krishnavardhan Singh Khachariyawas, son of former Rajasthan minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas. In the footage, a police vehicle is seen leading the car, with Yadav claiming that the police were escorting them. The video also shows his car bypassing a toll booth by following the police vehicle.

Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph dismissed these claims, stating that no official security was provided to Yadav. "An FIR has been registered against him in the matter," he said. Additional Commissioner of Police Rameshwar Singh noted that police security is provided only based on established protocols, and ACP Kunwar Rashtradeep confirmed that the FIR was filed at the cyber police station for sharing a fake video that could harm the reputation of the Rajasthan Police.

Who is Elvish Yadav

Elvish Yadav is a well-known Indian YouTuber, content creator, and social media influencer famous for his comedic sketches and vlogs on platforms like YouTube and Facebook. His popularity soared even higher in 2023 when he won the reality show Bigg Boss OTT 2.

Cases against him

However, Yadav has also been involved in several controversies. In 2023, he was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Police under the Wildlife (Protection) Act for allegedly possessing and distributing snake venom from the Cobra Krait species at rave parties, which he was accused of using as a recreational drug.

In the same year, his name was linked to a case involving the theft of a government-owned flower pot, though he later clarified on social media that the vehicle shown in the related video did not belong to him. Then in March 2024, a video surfaced that showed Yadav and his associates allegedly assaulting fellow YouTuber Sagar Thakur (known as MaxTern) in a Gurgaon garment shop, following a social media dispute over his involvement in the snake venom case, leading to an FIR against him. Additionally, he has faced criticism for making offensive and sexist remarks against public figures such as comedian Kusha Kapila and actress Chum Darang.

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