The Gurugram police are looking into the gruesome murder of 25-year-old tennis player Radhika Yadav, who was shot dead by her father, Deepak Yadav, at their residence, according to reports. The police are now investigating whether the victim’s mother, Manju Yadav, was aware of the planned murder.
Police stated that Deepak Yadav had admitted to having planned and committed the murder of his daughter. In the early morning hours of the crime, he supposedly sent his son out for milk and then waited until he was with Radhika alone before shooting her. Deepak Yadav supposedly fired four shots at Radhika as she was making breakfast, and he murdered her instantly, according to police sources.
“He hasn’t given a proper reason yet, nor has he confirmed if his wife knew about the plan—but it seems that she might have had some information,” said Sandeep Kumar, PRO, Gurugram Police.
Investigation unveiled that Deepak Yadav was subjected to social pressure by members of his indigenous village. He was allegedly taunted by villagers for encouraging his daughter’s profession, and they referred to him as a “gira hua baap,” which troubled him greatly. He supposedly requested Radhika to close down the tennis academy he had assisted in opening, and she rejected that request.
Confronted with shame and rejection, he said he thought about either killing himself or his daughter. He finally opted to kill her.
Mother Claims Illness, Refuses to Cooperate
Manju Yadav, the mother of the victim, has yet to make an official statement to the police. She says she was home during the occurrence but was sick with a fever and did not see the shooting. The police are now investigating the level of her knowledge or complicity in the act.
The police brought Deepak Yadav to a Gurugram court on Friday. The court gave him a one-day remand for further interrogation. The officials intend to interrogate him further to ascertain his confession and see if others might have been involved.
Investigation is ongoing as the authorities continue to probe the motive, family relations, and any probable premeditation among other members of the household.
