Radhika’s father shows no regret, says ‘what’s done is done’: Police
Amid ongoing social media reports of slain tennis player Radhika Yadav’s father expressing remorse and seeking the death penalty, the Gurugram police clarified that he showed no repentance during interrogation or in court.
The accused, Deepak Yadav, was arrested for shooting his 25-year-old daughter dead as she chose financial independence and decided to live life on her own terms. After a police remand, he has been sent to judicial custody.
The police stated that Deepak confessed to the crime but displayed no regret, simply saying, “What’s done is done.”
“He has been composed throughout and showed no visible repentance, remorse or fear of punishment,” said Sandeep Kumar, official spokesperson for the Gurugram police. “He elaborated on the confrontation with his daughter, which began 15 days prior, but did not specify an immediate trigger. His stance remained that what happened cannot be undone, and he claimed not to understand why he did it. He made no statements in court and has been sent to judicial custody.”
Meanwhile, videos of the accused’s elder brother have circulated, claiming that Deepak Yadav regretted killing his daughter and was seeking the death penalty for “kanya vadh” (female killing). However, the police clarified that the brother made no such statements in his official testimony.
Since the case gained attention, many individuals claiming to be friends and colleagues have shared details about Radhika’s relationship with her father. The police have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward while warning against spreading unverified claims for social media attention.
“All concerned individuals have been questioned. If anyone has additional information, they can record their statements. Making speculative claims about the murder’s motive for attention will be dealt with strictly,” Kumar added.
Notably, a local girl claiming to be Radhika’s friend has taken to social media, accusing her parents of being strict and controlling. Additionally, a WhatsApp chat, reportedly between Radhika and a colleague, has gone viral, in which she discussed plans to move abroad.
Meanwhile, Dronacharya awardee Mahavir Singh Phogat condemned the killing, stating, “It is a tragic incident where the father of a national tennis player killed her. I strongly condemn this. Even if the child made any mistake, he should not have taken this step.”
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