Two masked men opened fire outside the home of YouTuber Elvish Yadav on Sunday morning — firing more than two dozen shots before fleeing the scene. The ‘Bhau gang’ later claimed responsibility for the attack in Gurugram. An investigation has been launched into the matter and efforts remain underway to identify the attackers.
CCTV footage from the area showed two bike-borne men arriving outside the house in Sector 57 of Gurugram and opening fire from a distance. One of them can also been seen leaning over the main gate and continuing to shoot after a few seconds. The masked attackers fled the scene after shooting more than two dozen rounds into the ground and first floor of the house. Yadav was not at home when the incident took place around 5:30 am on Sunday — with family members in the house sounding the alarm.
‘Others may face bullets too’
Neeraj Faridpur and Bhau Ritoliya — members of the ‘Bhau gang’ have claimed responsibility for the attack in a social media post. The alleged post also accused Yadav of ‘ruining many houses’ by promoting betting apps and issued a warning for other influencers.
“…the bullets that were fired at Elvish Yadav’s house today were fired by us. He has ruined many houses by promoting betting apps. Other social media influencers promoting betting may face bullets or calls,” read the post attributed to Ritoliya.
Who is Himanshu Bhau?
According to reports, Himanshu Bhau is a 21-year-old gangster who has earned the moniker Chhota Don of Delhi. He is considered an enemy of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and is believed to have joined hands with its rivals in other states. The Bhau gang has become increasingly active in recent years — carrying out several major attacks in Delhi and Haryana. His henchmen were reportedly involved in multiple firing incidents over the past months. They had also opened fire at a car showroom in West Delhi last month.