Archive · 31 May 2025
YouTuber Sunny Yadav 'Picked Up' in Chennai, Family Seeks Answers
A YouTuber named Sunny was taken away by people pretending to be police in Chennai.
His family is worried because they don't know where he is.
Sunny had traveled to Pakistan a few months ago, and his family thinks this might be why he was taken.
The police in his home area and a national investigation agency say they don't know anything about it.
Sunny's dad is going to ask a court for help.
Sunny was arrested before for promoting online gambling on his YouTube channel.
The people who took Sunny spoke Telugu, and his phone has been turned off since he was taken.
YouTuber Bayya Sunny Yadav was reportedly picked up by individuals claiming to be police in Chennai.
The YouTuber had previously visited Pakistan for a month and a half.
His family suspects his detention is connected to his international travel.
Both local police and the National Investigation Agency deny involvement.
Sunny was previously arrested for promoting online betting.
- Who
- YouTuber Bayya Sunny Yadav.
- What
- Yadav was reportedly picked up by individuals claiming to be police.
- When
- Thursday night.
- Where
- Chennai, India.
- Why
- Unclear; family suspects it relates to his Pakistan visit.
Family's Concerns
Official Responses
Reason for Detention
Family's Concerns
Family suspects detention linked to Sunny's Pakistan trip.
Official Responses
Nalgonda and Suryapet police deny involvement; National Investigation Agency claims no knowledge.
- Person Involved
- Bayya Sunny Yadav
- Location of Incident
- Chennai, India
- Individuals involved in pickup
- Telugu-speaking individuals
- Country Visited
- Pakistan
- Prior arrest reason
- Online betting