Details from the 450-Page Charge Sheet in the Radhika Yadav Murder Case
A 450-page charge sheet has been filed by police in the murder case of Radhika Yadav, a 25-year-old tennis player, who was shot and killed by her father, Deepak yadav, on July 10th. The charge sheet details the events leading up to and surrounding the tragic incident.
According to the document, Deepak Yadav had been without sleep for two nights prior to the murder. Police allege that Deepak was increasingly concerned about his daughter’s earnings and felt humiliated by comments from local people regarding her employment. This, the charge sheet states, led him to believe he needed to act to preserve “family honor” and resulted in his decision to kill Radhika.
The investigation revealed that Deepak Yadav practiced using his licensed pistol for several days before the murder, and even on the morning of july 10th itself. He fired four bullets at Radhika while she was cooking in the kitchen, resulting in her immediate death.
Police have recorded statements from 33 witnesses, including neighbors and forensic experts, all of whom are expected to testify in court. While some forensic reports have been received, others are still pending.
The charge sheet also clarifies that the murder was not motivated by a love affair, but was solely related to perceived damage to the family’s reputation. Frequent arguments between father and daughter were also documented, with Deepak reportedly attempting to restrict Radhika’s movements and her work as a tennis coach. He initially supported her athletic pursuits, even accompanying her to competitions nationally and internationally, but later became resentful of her income.
Radhika Yadav, born on March 23, 2000, was a promising tennis player, ranked 75th in Girls Under-18, 53rd in Women’s Doubles, and 35th in Women’s Singles by the All India Tennis Association (AITA). She supplemented her athletic career by teaching tennis at academies in Gurugram.
The first hearing regarding the charge sheet is scheduled for October 17th. Deepak Yadav’s lawyer, Shyambir singh, stated they have not yet received a copy of the charge sheet and will offer comment only after reviewing it.