In a tragic incident in Gurugram’s Sushant Lok, Radhika Yadav, a promising state-level tennis player, was shot dead by her father, Deepak Yadav, on Thursday. The 25-year-old athlete, who had achieved recognition in several competitions and was reportedly ranked 113th in doubles by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), was killed inside her home in Sector-57 around 10 am. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and raised concerns about domestic violence.

Radhika lived in Sushant Lok-phase 2 and was known for her dedication to tennis, even running her own tennis academy. However, tensions arose between her and her father over her frequent use of Instagram to create reels. Deepak Yadav, reportedly frustrated with his daughter’s social media activities and her management of the tennis academy, fired five bullets at her, three of which struck her fatally.

The police were alerted when Radhika was brought to the hospital with bullet injuries and declared dead upon arrival. Following the incident, law enforcement officials visited the family home to investigate further. During the preliminary investigation, Deepak Yadav confessed to the crime. The complaint against him was filed by his brother, shedding light on the familial discord that led to this tragic outcome.

This case highlights the potential dangers of unresolved familial conflicts and the extreme measures that can result from them. It also underscores the need for awareness and intervention in situations where domestic tensions are evident. The community mourns the loss of a talented young athlete whose life was cut short due to a preventable act of violence.