US EditionRicha Chadha Breaks Silence on Radhika Yadav Murder, Labels Father a 'Coward' and 'Loser' - The Statesman
GURUGRAM, HARYANA, INDIA, JUL 14 – Deepak Yadav confessed to shooting his daughter, citing humiliation over financial dependence on her and societal taunts, highlighting entrenched patriarchal pressures, police said.
- On July 10, 2025, Deepak Yadav shot dead his 25-year-old daughter, Radhika Yadav, at their home in Gurugram, sparking national outrage.
- The murder occurred after prolonged tensions, as Deepak felt humiliated by relying financially on his daughter, the family's main income provider through her sports training center.
- Police have confirmed Deepak’s confession, emphasizing that the investigation is effectively resolved due to compelling forensic evidence and eyewitness testimony, while currently choosing not to pursue claims or tributes shared on social media.
- Actor Richa Chadha publicly condemned the crime on July 13, calling Deepak a "LOSER and a COWARD" and rejecting attempts to justify the murder.
- The tragic incident has profoundly impacted the Indian tennis fraternity and wider public, sparking widespread sorrow and urgent conversations about patriarchy, harmful notions of honour, and violence against women.
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That father killed his beloved daughter with his own hands. Now the same father is asking for death for himself. The father who is aware of his mistake, who is confessing his crime. Who himself is talking about female infanticide. Why is he hesitant to tell the reason for that slaughter? What is the truth behind Radhika's murder? Watch this video to know.
Indian Tennis Coach Shot by Father in Income Row — A National Outcry Over Patriarchy
In a shocking incident that has left the Indian tennis community and people at large in bewilderment, a 25-year-old coach and tennis player, Radhika Yadav, was shot dead by her father, Deepak Yadav, at their home in the northern Indian state of Haryana on 10 July, triggering national outrage.Radhika, a former junior international player and a dedicated tennis coach, was gunned down at around 10.30 am (IST) in the kitchen of her Gurugram residenc…
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