The Faridabad Crime Branch has arrested the man involved in the firing incident outside the Gurugram residence of YouTuber and actor Elvish’son August 17. The accused has been identified as Ishant, also known as Ishu Gandhi.
The arrest came after an encounter with the police. The accused allegedly fired more than six shots from an automatic pistol at the police. In the exchange, he was hit in the leg and admitted to hospital. Officials said the incident shows the ongoing efforts of the police to check rising crime in the region.
On Sunday morning, Elvish Yadav’s home in Gurugram’s Sector 57 was attacked by unidentified men. More than 15 rounds of bullets were fired at the house around 5:30 am. Elvish’s father, Ram Avtar Yadav, said the family feel scared after the attack.
"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," he said.
When asked about his son, Ram Avtar said “Elvish does not stay at the Gurugram house often because of work. He 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.
The Gurugram Police confirmed that three masked men opened fire outside the house.
"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.
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