Radhika Yadav Case: Father Sent To 1-Day Custody, Police Say No Honour Killing Angle
Gurgaon (July 11, 2025) – In a shocking development, a local court in Gurugram has remanded Deepak Yadav—accused of fatally shooting his 25‑year‑old daughter, tennis player Radhika Yadav—to a one‑day police custody for further questioning. Authorities have, however, firmly ruled out any possibility of the crime being an “honour killing.”
Quick Recap
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Who was Radhika Yadav?
A rising star in Haryana’s tennis world—an ITF doubles competitor (ranked 113), state’s 5th in women’s doubles, and founder of her own tennis academy. - What happened?
On the morning of July 10 (around 10:30 AM), Deepak Yadav allegedly entered the family home’s kitchen and shot Radhika five times with his licensed revolver, three of which hit her in the back. The incident occurred at their Sushant Lok‑area residence in Gurugram.
Father’s Custody & Police Findings
One‑day remand granted: A Gurugram court remanded Deepak to police custody to allow investigators to probe deeper into the circumstances and motive.
Rejecting the honour killing theory: Gurugram Police clarified the motive wasn’t related to notions of family honour. Instead, they pointed to a personal, longstanding dispute involving Radhika’s tennis academy.
The Underlying Motive
- Personal resentment: Testimonies suggest Deepak harbored resentment over Radhika’s independence, her public success, and the perception that he depended on her earnings—a point of humiliation for him.
- Not about social media: Earlier rumours speculated the tension stemmed from Radhika’s Instagram presence, but police investigations clarified it was actually over her running the academy and financial disputes.
Ongoing Investigation
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Additional leads surfaced: A music video featuring Radhika recently went viral, prompting police to examine whether it sheds light on any additional angles.
- Mother’s whereabouts noted: Reports confirm Radhika’s mother, Manju Yadav, was present on the same floor during the shooting. Police are questioning her awareness and potential involvement.
What’s Next?
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Further questioning: The one‑day remand is intended to allow deeper interrogation of Deepak Yadav, with a special focus on motive, timeline, and psychological aspects.
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Motive clarity: Investigators are still mapping out whether personal insecurity, family dynamics, or other threads (like the academy issue) fully explain the murder.
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Legal developments ahead: Post remand, authorities are expected to file a detailed charge sheet. A decision on judicial custody or formal charges will follow based on findings.
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Final Word
While the heart-wrenching loss of a promising athlete has caught national attention, police responsibilities now pivot to unraveling the motive behind such a tragic familial crime. For now, investigators are steering the narrative away from an “honour killing” framework, zeroing in instead on deeper personal and financial tensions within the family.
While the heart-wrenching loss of a promising athlete has caught national attention, police responsibilities now pivot to unraveling the motive behind such a tragic familial crime. For now, investigators are steering the narrative away from an “honour killing” framework, zeroing in instead on deeper personal and financial tensions within the family.
