A 25-year-old State-level tennis player, Radhika Yadav, was allegedly shot dead by her father in the Sector-57 area of Gurugram on Thursday morning.
The tragic incident occurred around 10:30 am on the first floor of their residence. According to the Gurugram Police, Radhika’s father, Deepak Yadav, fired three rounds at her using his licensed revolver following a heated argument. She sustained critical injuries and was rushed to a nearby private hospital, where she succumbed during treatment.
Sandeep Kumar, the public relations officer of Gurugram Police, confirmed the arrest of the accused from the scene and said the murder weapon — a licensed revolver — has been recovered from the house.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the shooting was triggered by a dispute over a social media reel Radhika had posted. An official privy to the matter stated, “There was a verbal spat between the father and daughter over the reel, which escalated into a physical altercation. In a fit of rage, the father opened fire.”
Police said they were informed of the incident by the hospital after Radhika was brought in with gunshot wounds. “By the time we arrived at the hospital, she had passed away. The motive behind the crime is under investigation,” the official added.
Radhika Yadav was a well-known figure in Haryana’s tennis circles and had represented the state in multiple tournaments, earning several accolades. She also ran a tennis academy aimed at training young aspirants.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the sporting community, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events and motive.