Was It Just a Reel? Tennis Star Radhika Dies as Her Father Fires Three Shots

Gurugram (Haryana) [India] July 10: It was another peaceful Thursday morning at Sector 57, Sushant Lok, Gurugram. It was home to a 25-year-old tennis player Radhika Yadav. No one anticipated that a minor argument about a social media reel would be so fatal. In rage, her father reportedly shot her with three bullets from a licensed revolver. The shooting occurred around 10:30 am. Radhika was taken to a hospital, but she did not survive.

Radhika Yadav's Case: A Daughter’s Fame, A Father’s Fury

Radhika was not a typical girl. She had left her imprint in tennis with an ITF doubles ranking of 113. She was born on 23 March, 2000. Her achievements made her family always proud. But her digital life, especially on instagram, did not sit well with her father. A reel she posted sparked an argument. Instead of words, it ended with gunshots. Her father later confessed to the crime and is now under police custody.

Police Reports Reveal a Heated Dispute behind Radhika's Murder

According to the Gurugram Police, Radhika’s father was angered by her social media presence. The revolver used in the incident was licensed and has been seized. The police received a call from the hospital where Radhika was taken after being shot. By then, it was too late. Family members confirmed that her father was behind the incident. The investigation is ongoing, with focus on the events leading to the argument.

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Radhika Yadav: A Rising Star in Doubles Tennis

Radhika was climbing the tennis ladder quickly. As per tenniskhelo.com, she had played international matches and was ranked in the top 200 in ITF doubles. Her dedication to her sport and dreams of representing India were not far away. She was recognized for her strong strokes and cool temperament. Social media was just a part of her lifestyle, as it is for most young people today.

A Loss That Echoes Beyond the Court

This news is not just about a reel gone wrong. It reflects deeper issues. The issue is the widening gap between parents and children. There is a clash between old values and new habits. The gun may have fired only once, but the silence it created is loud across the country. A national-level player, a daughter, a dreamer — all lost in one moment of uncontrolled rage. And no reel can rewind it.

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