A horrifying tragedy unfolded in Gurugram’s Sector 57 when 25-year-old national-level tennis player Radhika Yadav was shot dead by her own father, Deepak Yadav, at their home on Thursday morning. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and the Indian sports world.

Who was Radhika Yadav? Haryana's rising tennis star killed by father in Gurugram

Motive: Village Taunts and Family Disputes

According to the police FIR, Deepak Yadav confessed that he was driven to the crime by constant taunts from villagers about living off his daughter’s earnings and rumors questioning her character. Deepak had reportedly pressured Radhika several times to close her tennis academy, but she refused, wanting to continue her passion for coaching young players.

The Fatal Morning

The shooting took place around 10:30 am while Radhika was preparing food in the kitchen. Deepak allegedly fired three shots from his licensed revolver, striking Radhika critically. Only her mother, Manju Yadav, was at home at the time—she was bedridden with fever and heard only the gunshots. Their son, Dheeraj, was away at work.

Desperate Rescue Efforts

Kuldeep Yadav, Radhika’s uncle, and his son Piyush, who lived downstairs, rushed to the scene after hearing the shots. They found Radhika gravely wounded in a pool of blood. Despite their efforts to get her to Asia Maringo Hospital, Radhika was declared dead on arrival.

Aftermath and Police Investigation

Police arrived promptly, and Deepak Yadav immediately confessed to the shooting. The murder weapon—a .32 bore revolver—was recovered from the scene with five spent shells. Forensic teams collected evidence, including blood samples and fingerprints. The police have registered a case under section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and related sections of the Arms Act.

Family in Shock

Radhika’s mother, Manju, told authorities she was unaware of any serious disputes between her husband and daughter, insisting Radhika had always maintained a good character. Kuldeep, the uncle who filed the complaint, expressed disbelief, saying there were no warning signs of Deepak’s violent intentions.

This tragic incident has left a promising sports career cut short and a family shattered—all amid the pressures of public opinion and unresolved family conflict.