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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
‘10 days of pain before murder by father': Tennis player Radhika Yadav's friend reveals disturbing details
Himaanshika Singh Rajput, who claims to be the best friend of murdered Haryana tennis player Radhika Yadav, dropped second part of a video in which she claims to be sharing revelations behind the sportsperson's killing by her father on Thursday, July 10, at their residence in Haryana's Gurugram. The Father of the deceased Radhika Yadav, Deepak Yadav, being taken to police remand after the court's order, in Gurugram on Friday. (ANI ) In the second part of the video, Himaanshika Singh Rajput alleged that Radhika Yadav had been suffering for the last 10 days before her murder and had told her father she was willing to do whatever he says. Calling the murder premeditated, Himaanshika said Radhika Yadav's father was planning to kill her for three days. Preliminary probe has suggested that Radhika Yadav's 49-year-old father, Deepak Yadav, was unhappy with her success as a tennis player and growing popularity in social media as well. 'I have been with her, I knew her well. She was a very decent girl but in the last 10 days, her life had become miserable. She had told her father she's willing to do whatever he says and will live on his terms. But her father was so out of his mind that he had no expression on his face,' Himaanshika said in the video. More revelations by Radhika Yadav's friend Himaanshika Singh Rajput, in the first part of the video posted on Instagram, alleged that Radhika Yadav's parents were extremely controlling and were sensitive to societal pressure. Himaanshika said she and Radhika were close for the last eight to ten years, alleged that she was suffering and felt suffocated at home as she needed to explain every activity to her parents. 'She loved getting clicked photos and recording videos but left all those hobbies due to parental pressure as they thought what society would think of them. They were extremely orthodox,' she alleged in the two and half minutes long video on her Instagram handle captioning it as 'Part-I' which has garnered more than two million views and about 3000 comments in less than 24 hours. Himaanshika also has uploaded another video which she has especially created remembering her deceased friend Radhika. Meanwhile, a neighbour in the native village of the Yadav family in Wazirabad, once made famous by controversial influencer Elvish Yadav, alleged Deepak was unhappy with Radhika's choice of a partner. 'Radhika wanted to marry someone outside her caste but her father wanted the marriage in the same caste. He was old school and conservative.' an earlier Hindustan Times report quoted as saying the 47-year-old neighbour, who requested anonymity. Radhika Yadav was shot in the back four times with a licensed revolver by her father in their residence at Sector 57 Gurugram on Thursday.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Radhika Yadav's best friend claims her father was plotting her death for three days, quashes love jihad claims: 'He had no remorse'
The tragic death of 25-year-old tennis player Radhika Yadav on July 11 has sent shockwaves across the country. The young athlete was allegedly shot dead by her father, Deepak Yadav, at their home in Gurugram's Sector 57. Days after the incident, Radhika's best friend and fellow tennis player, Himaanshika Singh Rajput, has come forward with serious allegations against the family, sharing deeply personal insights into Radhika's life. Friend claims Radhika's life was tightly controlled and monitored by her parents for years Taking to Instagram, Himaanshika said she initially chose to stay silent to grieve her friend's loss. But as false narratives began circulating, she felt compelled to speak out. In two now-viral videos, she addressed everything from the alleged motive behind the killing to the toxic environment Radhika reportedly endured at home. 'My best friend Radhika was murdered by her own father. He shot her five times—four bullets hit her. He made her life miserable with constant control and criticism. In the end, he was influenced by people who were jealous of her success,' Himaanshika said in her emotional post. She claimed Radhika's life was strictly monitored—from her clothing choices to her interactions with others. Even during video calls, Radhika was allegedly made to prove whom she was speaking with. 'We started playing together around 2012 or 2013. She was so reserved, but not by choice—she had no freedom. Her parents shamed her for wearing shorts, for talking to boys, and for being independent. Even though her tennis academy was just 50 meters away, she wasn't allowed to be late,' Himaanshika recalled. According to her, Radhika had stopped making videos and taking photos—things she once loved—because her family disapproved. Viral videos reject 'Love Jihad' claims, reveal emotional abuse and social isolation Himaanshika also denied ongoing rumours suggesting a communal motive, such as Love Jihad, in the case. 'People are throwing around the term 'Love Jihad,' but where's the proof? She barely spoke to anyone. Her life was isolated; her home was not a place of freedom,' she said. In a follow-up video shared just an hour ago, Himaanshika revealed how she learnt of her friend's death through a news article. When Radhika didn't answer her calls, she saw a photo of the house and realised it was indeed Radhika's home—the shock of the realisation hit her hard. She went on to claim that Radhika's father had allegedly planned the murder for three days. He reportedly locked Radhika's mother in a separate room, sent her brother out for errands, and even got the family's pit bull out of the house—all while waiting for the right moment to act. Allegations claim jealous peers encouraged father to kill; Himaanshika slams toxic male ego Himaanshika further alleged that Radhika's father had been influenced by so-called friends who were envious of her success. According to her, they told him things like, 'She wears makeup now, short clothes. You're living off her money—you should make her sit in the market.' Visibly angry, Himaanshika asked, 'How long will women continue to suffer under the weight of male ego?' She also shut down rumours claiming Radhika was chasing viral fame. 'If she was making reels, why was her Instagram account private? She had only 68 followers. Her last post was back in March 2024. I lived with her—I knew her. She was innocent. But in those last 10 days, her life became so miserable that she lost the will to live.' She ended by sharing that Radhika's father showed no emotion, not even a flicker of remorse, when the incident happened. Radhika was rushed to a nearby hospital after the shooting but succumbed to her injuries. Her last rites were performed at her family's native village in Wazirabad. As the investigation continues, Himaanshika's heartbreaking testimony has revealed the inside details of what actually transpired before a young and talented soul lost her life.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
'Parents shamed her for wearing shorts, talking to boys': Radhika Yadav's bestfriend reveals
Three days after the shocking murder of 25-year-old tennis player Radhika Yadav in Gurugram, her best friend and fellow athlete Himaanshika Singh Rajput has accused Radhika's father, Deepak Yadav, of years of emotional abuse and controlling behaviour that culminated in the killing. Friend blames control, family pressure for Radhika Yadav's murder, says, "'they shamed her for talking to boys'(Instagram/@himaanshika) Himaanshika shared two videos on Instagram — one featuring a tribute montage of photos and short clips of Radhika, and another in which she spoke emotionally about their friendship and the circumstances leading to the tennis player's death. 'My best friend Radhika was murdered by her own father. He shot her five times. Four bullets hit her. He'd made her life miserable for years with his controlling, constant criticism. In the end, he listened to so-called friends who were jealous of her success,' Himaanshika captioned one of the clips. The video also has 'Part 1' written on it. She alleged that Radhika's parents shamed her for her clothing choices and friendships. 'They couldn't stand to see her independent. They shamed her for wearing shorts, for talking to boys, for living life on her own terms,' Himaanshika said, adding that Radhika had worked hard to build a successful tennis career and had even started her own academy. Strict restrictions at home, even during video calls Her friend said Radhika had grown increasingly isolated in the last few years. 'She had to justify every move. Even on video calls, she had to show her parents who she was speaking to. She often pointed the camera towards me to prove it was just us. She couldn't be late even if her tennis academy were only 50 meters away from their residence," she said. Also Read | 'Hang me if...': Radhika Yadav's father makes plea to family amid murder probe Recalling their early days in the sport, she said, 'We started playing together back in 2012 or 2013. We travelled together, played matches together. I never saw her talk to anyone outside her family. She was very reserved, mostly due to restrictions at home.' 'She loved making videos, taking photographs. But she gradually stopped. Her parents didn't like her being independent,' she added. In response to speculation around a communal motive behind the killing, Himaanshika refuted the claims, calling them baseless. 'People are talking about love jihad, but where is the evidence? She didn't speak to many people. She was isolated,' Himaanshika added. Also Read | Radhika Yadav murder case: Father in judicial custody, mother gets clean chit Radhika's father breaks down in interrogation Police said Deepak broke down after meeting his relatives and asked them to ensure he is 'executed for killing' his daughter. During questioning, he told police he was 'humiliated' by rumours that he was living off Radhika's income. 'He has offered limited information. Probably, he is in a state of shock or remorse,' said an investigator, requesting anonymity. Radhika was shot at her home in Gurugram's Sector 57 on July 9. According to police, five bullets were fired by her father; three struck her in the back and one in the shoulder. She was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to her injuries. Her last rites were held at her native village in Wazirabad on Friday. A city court on Saturday remanded Deepak Yadav to 14-day judicial custody. According to police, the 51-year-old accused has been largely unresponsive during interrogation. Police rule out the mother's involvement Radhika's mother, Manju Yadav, has been cleared of any involvement. 'She had no inkling that Deepak was going to kill their daughter,' said Gurugram Police PRO Sandeep Kumar. 'There was initial suspicion that she might have also been involved in the killing, but nothing adverse was found against her. Investigation indicated that Deepak had acted alone in Radhika's murder,' he added.
Mint
2 days ago
- Mint
‘Log kya kahenge': Radhika Yadav's family was 'orthodox', shamed her for wearing shorts, claim ‘friend' in video
Former tennis player Radhika Yadav's 'best friend' Himaanshika Singh Rajput claimed in a video that Radhika's parents were always under "societal pressure." She also called them "orthodox" and said they shamed Radhika for wearing shorts. Himaanshika, who claimed Radhika Yadav's best friend, posted two videos on Instagram on Saturday, days after Radhika was shot dead by her father at their Gurugram residence. One of those videos showed several pictures and clips of Radhila with her friend Himaanshika. The music "The Hanging Tree (feat. Jennifer Lawrence)" played in the background. In another video, Himaanshika shared Radhika's ordeal. The video also has 'Part 1' written on it. Himaanshika accused Radhika's father, Deepak Yadav, of controlling behaviour. She said Radhika's parents 'shamed her for her for wearing shorts, for talking to boys, for living life on her own terms.' Himaanshika added that Radhika's were always under 'societal pressured' and were affected by 'log kya kahenge [What will people day]." 'They couldn't stand to see her independent," Himaanshika said, adding that Radhika had worked hard to build a successful tennis career and had even started her own academy. Himaanshika further claimed, 'She [Radhika] had to justify every move. Even on video calls, she had to show her parents who she was speaking to. She often pointed the camera towards me to prove it was just us. She couldn't be late even if her tennis academy were only 50 meters away from their residence." Himaanshika also recalled their early days in the sport. She said, 'We started playing together back in 2012 or 2013. We travelled together, played matches together. I never saw her talk to anyone outside her family. She was very reserved, mostly due to restrictions at home.' 'She loved making videos, taking photographs. But she gradually stopped. Her parents didn't like her being independent,' she added. Himaanshika refuted the speculation around a communal motive behind the killing. 'People are talking about love jihad, but where is the evidence? She didn't speak to many people. She was isolated,' Himaanshika said. Himaanshika captioned the video as: "My best friend Radhika was murdered by her own father. He shot her five times. Four bullets hit her." "He'd made her life miserable for years with his controlling, constant criticism. In the end, he listened to so-called friends who were jealous of her success," Radhika's best friend said. "She worked so hard in her tennis career and even built her own academy. She was doing so well for herself. But they couldn't stand to see her independent," she added. "They shamed her for wearing shorts, for talking to boys, for living life on her own terms. He was rushed to the hospital, but she didn't make it," Himaanshika said. Former state-level tennis player Radhika Yadav was cremated on Friday evening, a day after her father allegedly shot her dead at point blank range. Deepak Yadav, 49, who confessed to the crime and told police he was taunted for living off her income from a tennis academy, was produced in court on Friday and remanded to one-day police custody.
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
News18 Afternoon Digest: Mallikarjun Kharge, Hardeep Singh Puri, To Retire Next Year, BJP Official Shot Dead In Patna & Other Stories
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