Snake venom is increasingly being used by rave partygoers in India. YouTuber Elvish Yadav has been arrested for involvement in supplying snake venom to parties. Why are people abusing snake venom?

Gravitas | Snake Venom: A new drug for Indian ravers | How it landed Elvish Yadav in jail

Elvish Yadav, who initially denied any involvement, has now confessed to supplying snake venom at rave parties. Watch the video to know more.

India: Elvish Yadav confesses to supplying snake venom at rave parties

YouTuber Elvish Yadav arrested for allegedly supplying snake venom at Noida rave party

Sample of cobra and krait venom found from Elvish Yadav's rave party 

The growing demand for snake venom in China is leading to a spate of trafficking cases on the India-Bangladesh border. Snake venom is a prized commodity in China's traditional medicine market.

Indian authorities alarmed by venom trafficking on borders

Earlier this week, Indian Youtuber Elvish Yadav was detained for allegedly supplying Snake Venom for a rave party in the national capital region. While the investigation is still underway, this has sparked a broader discussion on the potential misuse of snake venom to get a high and for recreational purposes.

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The Noida Police on Friday booked Bigg Boss OTT winner and social media influencer Elvish Yadav and arrested five others for allegedly using snake venom at rave parties. Yadav, however, has denied the accusations and has expressed his willingness to cooperate with the police in the probe.

Indian influencer Elvish Yadav accused of consuming snake venom

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The practice has almost killed him. It may now help save thousands of lives, as researchers forge ahead with creating a new type of antidote based on his body's response to the toxic fluids.

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