Youtuber Elvish Yadav was questioned by the Noida Police early Wednesday over suspected use of snake venom at a party, officials said, even as an investigation by the veterinary department found venom glands missing in all nine snakes that were rescued last week. Eight of the nine snakes had their teeth missing, the probe found out as Noida Police on Tuesday night interrogated Elvish Yadav in connection with the case. The veterinary report will be placed in the court. The nine snaked have been released in Surajpur Wetlands after obtaining permission from the court.
Yadav, winner of reality show Bigg Boss OTT, was among the six named accused in the FIR lodged here last week under provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and for criminal conspiracy under Indian Penal Code section 120-B.
“Yadav has joined the investigation. He came to the police station around 11.30 pm on Tuesday. He was then questioned for around two hours and let off. He will be called again,” a senior officer of the Noida Police said, requesting anonymity.
The police have already applied for remand of the five people who were arrested in the case.