In a shocking incident in Gurugram, 25-year-old state-level tennis player Radhika Yadav was shot dead by her father at their residence following an argument over a video she posted on social media. The tragic event occurred around 10:30 am on Thursday on the first floor of the family’s home in Sector 57, Gurugram.
According to preliminary reports, the dispute began when Radhika’s father objected to a video reel she had shared online. The argument escalated, and in a moment of rage, he reportedly took out his licensed revolver and fired three consecutive shots at her.
Radhika was immediately rushed to a private hospital in critical condition but succumbed to her injuries during treatment.
Sandeep Kumar, Public Relations Officer of Gurugram Police, confirmed the initial findings:
“The father became agitated and shot her. The weapon used was a licensed revolver and has been recovered from the house.”
Rajender Kumar, Station House Officer of Sector 56 Police Station, added:
“We received a call from the hospital regarding a woman admitted with gunshot wounds. By the time we arrived, she had passed away. Statements from family members confirmed that the father was responsible.”
🎾 Who Was Radhika Yadav?
As per tenniskhelo.com, Radhika Yadav held a ranking of 113 in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) doubles category. Born on March 23, 2000, she was once among the top 200 ITF-ranked doubles players and was considered a promising name in Indian women’s tennis.
🔍 Another Shocking Incident in Gurugram
In a separate unrelated incident, a 30-year-old man allegedly strangled his wife in the Rajendra Park area of Gurugram after she slapped him during a domestic argument. The accused, Ketan, later surrendered at a local police station.
Ketan, who works at Jewar Airport’s cargo department, had been married to 27-year-old Jyoti for six years. They had two children.
The incident took place around 6 pm on Sunday. After confessing at the Anand Garden police chowki, police retrieved Jyoti’s body from their residence.