A tragic incident in Gurugram has led to the arrest of a 49-year-old man for allegedly murdering his 25-year-old daughter, a state-level tennis player. The father, Deepak Yadav, reportedly shot Radhika Yadav at their residence in Sector-57. Police investigations reveal that the motive behind the murder stemmed from the father's distress over constant taunts he faced from villagers regarding his daughter's income and her tennis academy.

Radhika, a promising athlete, ran a tennis academy to coach children after a shoulder injury impacted her tennis career. Despite her success and the family's financial stability, Deepak resented his daughter's growing independence and the income she generated. According to the FIR, Deepak was upset that Radhika continued to run the academy despite his repeated objections. He confessed to the police that villagers would taunt him, saying he lived off his daughter's earnings, and some even questioned her character, which deeply troubled him. He had repeatedly asked Radhika to shut down the academy, but she refused.

The incident occurred on Thursday morning when Deepak allegedly fired five shots at Radhika, three of which hit her in the back while she was cooking in the kitchen. She died instantly from the injuries. Police were alerted to the crime by a private hospital, where Radhika was taken after the shooting. Upon arriving at the scene, they found Deepak, who confessed to shooting his daughter.

Authorities have arrested Deepak Yadav, and his licensed revolver has been seized. A case has been registered against him under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act. The police are investigating the case, exploring possible motives, including social pressure, patriarchal insecurities, and wounded ego. They are also examining the angle of the father's apparent anger over taunts from villagers in Wazirabad, who allegedly mocked him for living off his daughter's income.

Radhika's background reveals her dedication to tennis, having competed in national and international tournaments. She had achieved impressive rankings in Girls Under-18, Women's Doubles, and Women's Singles, according to All India Tennis Association (AITA) records. Those close to her described her as full of life and someone who often shared celebratory videos of herself dancing with her father after winning trophies.