Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 08:05am on 11 Jul 2025,Friday Sports
Gurugram, Haryana, 25-year-old tennis player Radhika Yadav was fatally shot by her father, Deepak Yadav, who confessed to the crime. The FIR reveals Deepak’s deep insecurities, triggered by villagers mocking him for living off his daughter’s earnings. Despite owning rental properties and having financial stability, Deepak resented Radhika’s independence and her tennis academy. The murder occurred while Radhika was cooking; she was shot three times. Investigators are exploring motives including her social media presence and a suspected affair. Radhika had a promising career, ranked 113 in ITF women’s doubles. Her tragic death has sparked outrage and grief across the sports community. (PC: The Tribune)
