Elvish Yadav responds to viral video of him beating YouTuber Maxtern: ‘Isko pata tha.’

Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav found himself at the centre of a storm following a viral video depicting him allegedly assaulting fellow YouTuber Sagar Thakur, better known as Maxtern.

However, Elvish has stepped forward to present his side of the story, calling the incident a ‘pre-planned’ altercation.

Elvish Yadav vs Maxtern

In a video shared on his X handle, Elvish urged viewers to consider the full context of the situation. He claimed that Sagar had been harassing him for eight months, posting negative content about him online. Elvish stated that the altercation stemmed from threats made by Sagar, including one to harm him and his family.

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Elvish Yadav vs Maxtern controversy explained

The contentious video shows the Bigg Boss OTT alum, accompanied by his associates, confronting Sagar in a shopping mall. Initially, Elvish is seen delivering slaps and kicks to Sagar before the situation escalates into a physical confrontation. YouTuber Maxtern, in response, took to his X handle, accusing Elvish of threatening his life and promising to release the full video of the altercation.

Elvish vs Maxtern

“Bhaisaab, jaan se maarne ki dhamki de gaye hain. Main toh akela tha. Elvish bhai saath mein bahut saare bande laaye the. Toh iske main full video subah daaltu hu acche se. Sab dekhna kya hua. Hamare pass bhi recording hai. Main toh theek hu bas yahan (lip) par chot aaye hai. Yeh bhi 8 logo se ladne ke baad aaye hai,” he claimed.

Sagar’s allegations extend beyond physical assault. He claimed that Elvish and his associates also verbally abused him and attempted to cause him serious bodily harm. His version of events has led to an FIR being filed against Elvish.

Elvish Yadav’s snake venom controversy

This isn’t the first time Elvish has faced legal troubles. Previously, he was implicated in a case involving a rave party where snakes and venom were allegedly discovered.

Animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi accused Elvish of involvement in supplying snake venom to such events, leading to an investigation and Elvish’s subsequent questioning. However, the Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner vehemently denied these allegations, stating they lacked substantial evidence.