In a chilling incident in Gurugram, 25-year-old state-level tennis player Radhika Yadav was allegedly shot dead by her father, Deepak Yadav, at their residence in the upscale locality of Sushant Lok on Thursday. Police officials confirmed that Radhika was shot in the back while she was cooking in the kitchen. She succumbed to her injuries on the spot.
According to the police, as reported by news agency PTI, Deepak, aged 49, has been arrested, and a .32 bore licensed pistol has been recovered from his possession. Authorities revealed that more than five shots were fired during the attack. The motive behind the crime, however, remains unclear, and police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
At the time of the shooting, Radhika’s mother was on the ground floor of their double-storey home, while Radhika was in the kitchen on the first floor. The family resides in Sushant Lok Phase 2, Sector 57, an affluent neighbourhood in the city.
A police team quickly arrived at the scene, where they took Radhika’s body into custody for post-mortem. The family’s tragic ordeal has left the local community in shock, as Radhika was known for her promising career as a tennis player, representing Haryana in various state-level competitions.
Inspector Vinod Kumar, Station House Officer (SHO) of Sector 56 police station, said, “We are questioning the family members. A probe is underway and the picture will be clear soon.” He confirmed that Deepak, the accused, is a resident of Wazirabad village, and that police are focusing their inquiry on family dynamics.
More details awaited…
