In a heart wrenching incident, which shocks the entire country, 25 -year -old Radhika Yadav  who was an emerging ITF tour tennis player was shot by her own father on 10 July 2025 in a house in Gurugram. Neighbours and friends are in shock, and are trying to understand how such terrible violence broke out in a peaceful family.

According to police, the tragedy unfolded in the afternoon when Deepak Yadav, her father, allegedly fired five rounds from his licensed revolver. Three bullets struck Radhika in the back, killing her instantly as she cooked in their kitchen. Investigators say underlying tensions largely over Radhika running a tennis academy and her financial independence deepened his insecurity.

The motive was reportedly not trivial but rooted in resentment: Deepak allegedly resented taunts from relatives and neighbours that he was living off his daughter’s earnings. That shame may have triggered unimaginable violence. Now in custody, he faces murder charges under an FIR filed by Radhika’s uncle.

Once a rising talent ranked in ITF doubles and the founder of her own academy, Radhika's death leaves a painful void in the hockey world and the local community. Tributes are pouring in for the coach and mentor whose dedication inspired many.

This tragedy shocks all of us: it highlights awareness of mental health, respect for women's ambitions, and immediate dialogue regarding domestic security. As the investigation is moving forward, both the administration and the society have to consider how to stop such broken dreams and scattered families in the future.