Bigg Boss fame Elvish Yadav says he hit YouTuber as he threatened to kill him, his family
Gurugram, Mar 9: Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav who has been booked for allegedly assaulting a YouTuber in a shopping mall here posted a clarification video on Saturday claiming that the latter had threatened to burn him and his family alive.
Yadav added that the incident was "pre-planned" as the complainant, Sagar Thakur had installed hidden microphones and cameras at the place of their meeting.
Thakur, a Delhi resident, has alleged that Yadav and his accomplices "tried to break his spine" and "threatened to kill him" when they met at the mall in Sector 53 here around 12.30 am on Friday.
Based on Thakur's complaint, an FIR was registered against Yadav and others under sections 147 (riots), 149 (unlawful assembly), 323 (causing hurt), 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code at Sector 53 Police Station on Friday evening, police said.
A day after the FIR, Yadav on Saturday posted a video on microblogging platform X and shared a clarification for the incident that transpired at the mall.
He said it is important to share the "other side of the story" and urged people to watch the video till end.
Yadav said he had met Thakur earlier for a shoot and the duo shared a healthy relationship until he took part in Bigg Boss.
He said Thakur has been harassing him for the past eight months by sharing negative posts about him after he joined the reality show. He added that the complainant criticised him only for the sake of gaining more followers on his social media handles.
Yadav went on to add that when he called up Thakur on Thursday to sort out the matter, the latter said "he would burn me and my family alive, leading to a heated argument between us."
Thakur dared Yadav to meet him at his friend's shop in a mall where he had installed hidden microphones and cameras beforehand, the Bigg Boss fame said, adding that a fight broke out between them following another round of argument at the store.
The accused said he attacked Thakur out of provocation as he threatened to kill him and his family. The latter refused to meet him the next day despite Yadav asking him twice and went on to lodge an FIR against Yadav, the video added.
A purported video of the alleged assault has surfaced on social media.
Meanwhile, the Gurugram police on Saturday tightened the noose on Elvish by issuing him a notice under Section 41A (notice of appearance before police) of the Criminal Procedure Code, Sector 53 Police Station SHO Rajender Kumar said.
"We have issued a notice to Elvish asking him to join the investigation. Further action will be taken as per the law," the SHO said.
In his complaint on Friday, Thakur had said he and Yadav have known each other since 2021.
"In the last few months, Elvish fan pages have been spreading hate and propaganda which made me distressed," he said.
Thakur said Yadav asked to meet him on Friday and he accepted thinking it to be a "discussion".
"When he came to the store he and his 8-10 goons, who were drunk started beating me and started using abusive language. Elvish Yadav tried to break my spine so that I would become disabled," the complainant had said.
"Before leaving, Elvish Yadav threatened to kill me and I was almost unconscious (after the beatings)," he had added.
Thakur is a content creator with over 1.6 millions subscribers on YouTube, 8,90,000 followers on Instagram and 2,50,000 followers on X.
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Rajasthan CM Sharma invites Karnataka to partner in agritech transformation
Bengaluru (PTI): Asserting that Rajasthan is evolving and embracing progressive change, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Sunday invited Karnataka and industry stakeholders present in Bengaluru to partner with the state in shaping a “new agricultural revolution.”
The CM was speaking at an investor meet organised in Bengaluru under the ‘Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM)–2026’, aimed at positioning Rajasthan as a leading hub for agricultural innovation, agritech investment, and global partnerships.
“Rajasthan is moving toward building a strong agritech-driven economy by integrating its traditional agricultural strengths with modern technology. The state government is creating an investor-friendly environment,” Sharma said.
“Out of the Rs 35 lakh crore MoUs signed during the 2024 Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit, Rs 9 lakh crore worth of investments have already been grounded, and we welcome all stakeholders to be part of this transformative journey,” he added.
Emphasising the synergy between the two states, he said, “Rajasthan is growing, evolving and embracing progressive change, and together with Karnataka, we can further strengthen our farmers by equipping them with the latest technologies and building a future of shared prosperity.”
Highlighting the shared vision between the two states, he added, “Bengaluru and Rajasthan share a long-standing, cordial relationship built on innovation and progress.”
“As Rajasthan advances steadily toward becoming a Viksit Rajasthan, we invite Bengaluru and Karnataka to partner with us in shaping a new agricultural revolution,” he said.
The event was hosted by the Agriculture Department, Government of Rajasthan, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Rajasthan Foundation.
The investor meet witnessed participation from key stakeholders across agriculture, agritech, industry, and investment sectors.
The CM said that through GRAM 2026, the government is committed to ushering in a new era of agricultural transformation by modernising farming practices, enhancing farmers’ incomes, and connecting them with cutting-edge technologies such as AI and agritech innovations, while expanding access to food processing and global markets.
“This landmark initiative will bring together thousands of farmers, experts and investors on a single, dynamic platform,” he said.
He further noted that the government is integrating key departments—including agriculture, electricity, cooperatives, animal husbandry and fisheries—to create a unified ecosystem for holistic farmer development.
“Our goal is to harness technology to drive sustainable growth and empower our farmers with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive,” he added.
Highlighting progress in the agriculture sector, Rajasthan Agriculture and Horticulture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena said the state government is strengthening the agritech ecosystem through policy support, infrastructure development and innovation, creating a conducive environment for investors and entrepreneurs.
During the event, a film on GRAM 2026 was showcased, highlighting opportunities in Rajasthan’s agriculture and agritech sectors, an official release said.
Extensive deliberations on agriculture, agritech, investment and partnership opportunities were held during the meet, with participants exploring collaborative pathways to strengthen the sector.
The main event, GRAM 2026, is scheduled to be held from May 23 to 25, 2026, in Jaipur, with expected participation from investors, industry leaders and policymakers from across India and abroad.
As part of the preparatory outreach, roadshows have already been conducted in Jaipur and New Delhi, with more planned across major cities to further expand the reach of the initiative, the release added.
