Who is Himanshu Bhau and why did he reportedly target Elvish Yadav's Gurugram home?
Later Bhau Gang Took Responsibility Of Attack On Instagram..#ElvishYadav#GurgaonAttack#ElvishArmy𓃵pic.twitter.com/cbvCIh3bck — 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 (@Indian_Storms) August 17, 2025
What happened at Elvish Yadav's house?
#WATCH | Firing at Elvish Yadav's residence | Between 5:30 and 6 AM today, some unknown persons fired at a house in the jurisdiction of Police Station Sector-56, Gurugram. Elvish Yadav lives on the second floor of the house in which the firing took place. Elvish Yadav was not at… pic.twitter.com/AEDjXhMwZc — ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2025
Who is Himanshu Bhau?
Himanshu Bhau's warning
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Image credit : Himanshu Bhau's warning on IG | Credit: X )
Why did he target Elvish Yadav's house?
CCTV footage of the incident
CCTV footage emerges of firing at Elvish's house! Raises a big question does fame in India come with an equal threat from gangs? From businessmen to celebs, all are facing threats. Reality needs to be checked and strict action ensured!
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Following widespread discussions and social media buzz about the shooting at Elvish Yadav's Gurgaon residence, a viral post claimed that notorious gangster Himanshu Bhau was behind the attack, providing a possible motive. Although the authenticity of the post is yet to be verified, reports suggest that Bhau targeted Yadav over his alleged promotion of illegal betting apps, which the gang claimed had 'ruined many homes.' This incident has raised concerns about Yadav's safety and the influence of criminal networks, prompting a closer look at who Himanshu Bhau is and why he reportedly went after the YouTuber.According to police, three assailants on motorcycles fired more than two dozen bullets at Yadav's residence between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. before fleeing the scene. The bullets struck the ground and the first floor of the house, but fortunately, no one was injured.Himanshu Bhau, also called "Bhau," is a 22-year-old fugitive gangster from Ratauli village in Rohtak district, Haryana. Despite his young age, he has become a major concern for law enforcement due to his involvement in organized crime across Delhi-NCR and other regions. His criminal career reportedly began at 17, and he was arrested in 2020 for an attempted murder. After escaping from a juvenile detention center in Hisar, he fled India using forged documents, first reaching Dubai and later settling in Portugal.One of the most notorious incidents linked to his gang occurred on June 18, 2024, when two gunmen fired 38 rounds at a Burger King outlet in Rajouri Garden, Delhi, killing 26-year-old Aman Joon. Delhi Police have been actively targeting Bhau's gang, arresting several members and applying the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against them.A social media post featuring a graphic of two guns and the text "BHAU GANG SINCE 2020" appeared to link the attack to Yadav's alleged promotion of illegal betting apps. According to India Today, the post read:"Greetings to all. Today, a shooting took place at ELVISH YADAV's house, carried out by NEERAJ FARIDPUR and BHAU RITOLIYA. We have made our presence felt. He has ruined many homes by promoting illegal betting apps.This is a warning to all such 'insects' on social media, like Elvish Yadav. Anyone promoting these apps should know, a call or a bullet could come at any time. Stay alert."A video circulating widely on social media shows the CCTV footage clearly capturing the shooters in action, with the individuals seen moving quickly around the area.
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