Radhika Murder Case: The Father’s Story Just Doesn’t Add Up
Gurugram’s still reeling from what happened to Radhika—that bright young tennis star gunned down in her own home. By her father, no less. Deepak Yadav says it was the village taunts that pushed him over the edge, but cops aren’t buying it. Here’s the thing: the family wasn’t struggling for money, and by all accounts, he’d been her biggest cheerleader. Something smells off, and as details trickle out, this case keeps getting messier.
That Tuesday Morning: How It Went Down
Just another ordinary day until the shots rang out. Neighbors say they heard shouting, then bang—three crisp gunshots. By the time police got there, Radhika was already gone. Seventeen years old and a state-level tennis champ. Her dad? Just sitting there like he’d been waiting for them. No fight, no drama. Makes you wonder what really went down in that house before the trigger got pulled.
The Father’s Alibi: Full of Holes?
“They kept mocking me about my daughter playing sports,” Yadav says. But let’s be real—this isn’t some backward village stuck in the 1950s. The man drove a decent car, sent his kid to good schools. And get this—he’d brag about her tournaments at the local chai shop. Now suddenly he’s claiming ‘log kya kahenge’ made him snap? Nah. Cops think he’s hiding something way darker.
What the Police Aren’t Saying (But We All Know)
They’re pulling apart Radhika’s life now—Instagram DMs, bank statements, that boyfriend her aunt mentioned once. Property papers too, because in these cases? It’s usually about land or money. The neighbors are talking—apparently there’d been screaming matches for months. Funny how nobody thought to intervene until it was too late.
Twitter’s on Fire, But What Changes?
#JusticeForRadhika’s trending, obviously. People are furious—how does a father do this? But between the outrage tweets, you’ve got the usual suspects: “Modern girls ruin families,” “She probably provoked him.” Makes you sick. Meanwhile, the local women’s collective’s been protesting outside the thana since dawn. Good for them.
The Ugly Truth About ‘Family Honor’
Let me put it this way: India sees about eight “honor killings” every day. Eight. Mostly hushed up, buried with the bodies. Sometimes it’s love marriage, sometimes it’s just a girl wanting to… I don’t know, exist freely? Radhika’s case fits the pattern—ambitious girl, controlling family, tragic ending. Until we stop treating daughters like property, this keeps happening.
Bottom Line
However this investigation shakes out, one thing’s clear: Radhika’s death isn’t just about one messed-up father. It’s about every parent who thinks they own their kids, every bystander who looks away, every cop who files these cases as ‘family matters.’ Justice needs to come fast—and it better set a damn example.
FAQs (What People Are Actually Asking)
Was Radhika really that good at tennis?
State junior champion two years running. Coaches said she could’ve gone pro.
Why’s everyone doubting the father’s excuse?
Dude posted proud dad pics with her trophies last month. Now suddenly society’s to blame? Please.
What’s taking the cops so long?
They’re building a case that’ll stick in court. These things take time, even when it’s obvious.
How do we stop this crap?
Teach boys respect, teach girls they’re not property. And maybe start arresting murderers faster.
Source: Aaj Tak – Home
