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🔴 Shocking Honor-Fueled Murder in Gurugram: Tennis Star Killed by Father 😢

TL;DR: In a heartbreaking incident on July 10, 2025, 25‑year‑old state-level tennis ace and academy founder Radhika Yadav was fatally shot by her father, Deepak Yadav, at their home in Gurugram. 👨‍👧 Deepak reportedly felt humiliated by societal taunts accusing him of "living off his daughter’s income" and was insecure about her growing success and independence. The dispute over her managing a tennis academy triggered deep-seated resentment, leading him to open fire while she was cooking. 🏡 Radhika suffered three bullet shots to her back and was declared dead at the hospital. The case has opened a wider debate about patriarchy, mental health, and the idea of familial "honour-gone-wrong." Police have arrested Deepak, registered an FIR, and are probing all angles. ✊

What exactly happened?

On Thursday morning (July 10, 2025), around 10:30–11:00 AM, Deepak Yadav, aged around 50, pulled out his licensed .32 revolver and shot Radhika in their Sector 57, Sushant Lok home. 💔 Three bullets struck her in the back while she was cooking—she died upon arrival at the hospital.Her mother, Manju Yadav, was reportedly on the same floor when this horrific act unfolded. The police are also checking whether she was aware of any threats or arguments before the crime. 🕵️‍♂️Family members filed an FIR at Sector 56 Police Station. Investigations are also looking into whether social media content or personal relationships added fuel to Deepak’s anger. 🔍

Why did Deepak do it?

He confessed that villagers and relatives kept taunting him, saying he was “living off his daughter’s earnings.” 😞 This broke his self-esteem and filled him with rage and depression over 15 days.Radhika had started her own tennis academy, and her refusal to shut it down after arguments made him feel “dishonoured.” Her rising popularity and independence clashed with his outdated ideas of control. 😡

Who was Radhika?

Born March 23, 2000, Radhika was a talented tennis player—ranked around #113 in ITF women’s doubles and one of Haryana’s top five. 🎾Despite a shoulder injury, she built her own academy, coaching many young players and setting an example of women’s empowerment. 💪Her Instagram reels often showed her celebrating victories and enjoying life—something her father reportedly couldn’t accept.

Broader implications

This crime is not just a family tragedy—it shows how honour and patriarchy can twist love into violence. 🚨It also highlights the lack of awareness about mental health, depression, and the pressure men feel to “prove” themselves in society.Radhika’s death has sparked outrage among sports fans and activists, who are demanding stronger protections for women and tougher laws against such crimes. ✊

🔍 What’s next?

Police are doing a deep forensic probe, checking ballistics, phones, and social media. 🧪Women’s groups are calling for better counselling, mental health support for families, and education to break toxic beliefs that daughters’ success is a threat. 🗣️

🗣️ MediaFx Opinion (From the People’s Perspective)

This isn’t just about one father’s anger—it’s about a society that refuses to respect women’s freedom. 😡When a daughter dares to dream, work, and earn, she should get love and pride—not bullets. From a people’s point of view, this shows why we need free mental health clinics, community counselling, and strong voices to fight patriarchy. 🙌We must all stand together and say: Our daughters are our pride, not our shame!

💬 What do you think? Should society do more to help families deal with mental stress and toxic beliefs? Comment below and share your thoughts! ✍️

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