The clash between YouTubers Elvish Yadav and Sagar Thakur, known as Maxtern, has stirred significant unrest in the online community.
A video has emerged showing Elvish confronting Sagar, accompanied by his companions, and escalating to physical violence by slapping, kicking, and brutally assaulting him.
Sagar Thakur has formally filed a complaint, prompting a wave of shock among online users, particularly fellow content creators.
In response to the unfolding scandal, YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani characterized it as the “darkest day” for Indian creators.
Expressing his dismay, Ashish Chanchlani conveyed on X,
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The altercation commenced when Sagar Thakur made a remark about Elvish Yadav’s association with Munawar Faruqui. In a message to his followers, Sagar alleged that he received threats from Elvish, stating,
“Bhaisaab, jaan se maarne ki dhamki de gaye hain. Main toh akela tha. Elvish bhai saath mein bahut saare bande laaye the. Toh iske main full video subah daaltu hu acche se. Sab dekhna kya hua. Hamare pass bhi recording hai. Main toh theek hu bas yahan (lip) par chot aaye hai. Yeh bhi 8 logo se ladne ke baad aaye hai. (He threatened to kill me. I was alone, Elvish was accompanied by many people. I will post a video of the same tomorrow morning. Everyone will see what happened. I am okay but suffered lip injury that too after fighting 8 people).”
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Subsequently, a video circulated showing Elvish Yadav entering a store with a group of men and assaulting Sagar. Sagar Thakur lodged an FIR against Elvish, claiming that he attempted to inflict severe physical harm, aiming to render him physically disabled.
In the midst of the controversy, Elvish Yadav released a video statement offering his perspective on the incident. He admitted to threatening Sagar Thakur in a moment of anger but asserted that he was not solely responsible and harbored no malicious intentions.
The confrontation between Elvish Yadav and Sagar Thakur underscores the significant impact of social media conflicts, with ramifications extending far beyond the digital realm. The unfolding drama has sparked debates and concerns within the YouTube community, prompting reflections on the evolving dynamics of online interactions and their consequences.
