NEW DELHI: In a shocking incident, a man allegedly shot her 25-year-old daughter Radhika Yadav , who was a state-level tennis player, in Sector 57 of Gurugram on Thursday. The incident took place at their double-storeyed home in upscale Sushant Lok and the 25-year-old was shot in the back while cooking.
Also read: Who was Radhika Yadav? Indian tennis player shot dead by father
According to officials, she died on the spot.
Officials said that 49-year-old Deepak Yadav, father, fired over five bullets and three hit his daughter from .32 bore licensed pistol. He has been accused of murder, and police have arrested him.
"Tennis player Radhika was shot dead with three bullets in Sector 57, Gurugram. The father has been accused of murder, and the bullets were fired from his licensed revolver. Gurugram Police has arrested the accused father, and a case is being registered," Sandeep Kumar, PRO Gurugram, told ANI.
What led to the killing?
According to police, the incident followed a heated argument over her continuing to run the tennis academy, which her father opposed, ANI reported citing the police.
Deepak, used his licensed firearm to shoot Radhika three times. He has confessed to the crime and has been arrested. His brother, Kuldeep Yadav, who lives on the ground floor, filed the complaint. Police have visited the scene and launched further investigation.
Officials added that the mother was in the ground floor when the crime took place.
"We are questioning the family members. A probe is underway and the picture will be clear soon," said Inspector Vinod Kumar, SHO of the Sector 56 police station.
Also read: Who was Radhika Yadav? Indian tennis player shot dead by father
According to officials, she died on the spot.
Officials said that 49-year-old Deepak Yadav, father, fired over five bullets and three hit his daughter from .32 bore licensed pistol. He has been accused of murder, and police have arrested him.
Gurugram, Haryana: National-level tennis player Radhika Yadav was shot dead by her father over disputes related to her tennis academy. Police arrested the father and recovered the licensed revolver
— IANS (@ians_india) July 10, 2025
Gurugram Police spokesperson Sandeep Singh says, "Today, at the Sector 56 police… pic.twitter.com/yyWUA7pldC
"Tennis player Radhika was shot dead with three bullets in Sector 57, Gurugram. The father has been accused of murder, and the bullets were fired from his licensed revolver. Gurugram Police has arrested the accused father, and a case is being registered," Sandeep Kumar, PRO Gurugram, told ANI.
What led to the killing?
According to police, the incident followed a heated argument over her continuing to run the tennis academy, which her father opposed, ANI reported citing the police.
Deepak, used his licensed firearm to shoot Radhika three times. He has confessed to the crime and has been arrested. His brother, Kuldeep Yadav, who lives on the ground floor, filed the complaint. Police have visited the scene and launched further investigation.
Gurugram, Haryana: National-level tennis player Radhika Yadav was shot dead by her father, Deepak Yadav, using his licensed revolver at their Sector 57 residence. He fired three shots. Radhika was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to her injuries. Gurugram Police arrested the… pic.twitter.com/dLSpL4GQHs
— IANS (@ians_india) July 10, 2025
Officials added that the mother was in the ground floor when the crime took place.
"We are questioning the family members. A probe is underway and the picture will be clear soon," said Inspector Vinod Kumar, SHO of the Sector 56 police station.
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