Tragic Death of Rising Tennis Star Radhika Yadav in Gurugram

Incident Overview

In a shocking incident, Radhika Yadav, a promising tennis player, was fatally shot by her father, Deepak Yadav, at their residence in Gurugram's Sector-57 on Thursday morning. Reports indicate that Deepak fired five shots, three of which struck Radhika while she was in the kitchen.

Background of the Incident

Sources suggest that Deepak faced ridicule from family and friends for relying on Radhika's income from her tennis academy, which may have contributed to his growing frustration. Additionally, Radhika's active social media presence, particularly her Instagram reels, reportedly led to conflicts, with her father demanding she remove one of her posts, sparking an argument.

Witness Account

Radhika's uncle provided a harrowing account of the events following the shooting. He stated that upon hearing the commotion, he rushed to the scene and found Radhika on the floor. He immediately took her to the hospital, but unfortunately, she was pronounced dead upon arrival.

He recounted, "I saw my niece Radhika Yadav lying in the kitchen, and the revolver used in the crime was located in the drawing room." He and his son quickly transported Radhika to Asia Maringo Hospital in Sector 56, Gurugram, where doctors confirmed her death.

The uncle also mentioned that Deepak owned a licensed .32 caliber revolver, which was the weapon found at the scene. He expressed his belief that Deepak was responsible for the tragic shooting.

Family Context

Deepak Yadav has another son, Dheeraj, who was not present during the incident. The family is involved in a rental business.