Elvish Yadav has been arrested in connection with the snake venom-rave party case, facing accusations under the Wildlife Act for arranging snake venom at parties. The 26-year-old YouTuber initially denied involvement but later admitted to arranging snake venom, as per police sources.
The case revolves around the alleged use of snake venom as a recreational drug at rave parties in Noida. Yadav is accused of arranging the venom and using snakes in his video shoots. A snake smuggling racket was busted in November, leading to arrests and the recovery of venom from cobras and kraits.
Yadav's involvement was revealed through questioning, with sources mentioning that the snakes in his videos were arranged by Bollywood singer Fazilpuria. Accused individuals stated they supplied venom at parties organized by Yadav, confirmed after an NGO's complaint and subsequent police investigation.
Snake venom, a highly toxic substance used by snakes for immobilizing and digesting prey, is a dangerous choice for recreational use.
According to reports, the venom was sourced from snakes including cobras, highlighting the grave risks associated with such practices. Its addiction is a dangerous form of substance abuse, inducing symptoms like intoxication and potential physical/psychological dependence.
The case against Yadav and his associates sheds light on the dangers of snake venom addiction. A 2018 study
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