**Title:** Radhika Yadav’s Family Denies Allegations of Restriction
**Meta Description:** Radhika Yadav’s cousins refute claims by her friend about family restrictions, following her tragic death at the hands of her father.
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**Headline:** Radhika Yadav’s Cousins Reject Claims of Family Restrictions Following Her Tragic Death
Radhika Yadav’s cousins have strongly denied allegations made by her best friend, Himanshika Singh, regarding restrictions imposed on the late tennis player by her family. Radhika, who was shot dead by her father earlier this week, was said to have felt suffocated by her family’s control. However, her relatives assert that she was never restricted in her choices.
In a video shared on social media, Himanshika, who had been friends with Radhika since 2012, claimed that Radhika faced criticism for her clothing choices, interactions with boys, and her desire to live independently, including aspirations to move abroad. In response, Rohit Yadav, Radhika’s cousin, stated, “No one imposes any kind of restrictions on their children in our village. The claims that Radhika was stopped from living life her way are wrong. If that were true, her father, Deepak Yadav, wouldn’t have invested significantly in her tennis career by sending her abroad.”
Radhika, 25, was fatally shot at her home in Gurugram on July 10, allegedly by her father using a licensed revolver. Deepak Yadav claimed that he acted out of frustration over being mocked for “living off her earnings” and disapproved of her running a tennis academy. In contrast, Himanshika alleged that Radhika’s movements were heavily monitored, with strict curfews for going out and returning home.
Rohit Yadav questioned the validity of Himanshika’s claims, stating, “Radhika did not have any problems as claimed by some people. If she had any issues, wouldn’t she have discussed them with her family?” He also dismissed the notion of a ‘love jihad’ angle related to Radhika’s death, particularly concerning her association with a person named Inamul Haque. Another cousin, Ashok Yadav, emphasized that the situation had been exaggerated due to a minor video of Radhika with someone, suggesting that her desire to move abroad was likely motivated by her tennis career aspirations.
Himanshika criticized Radhika’s father for allegedly making her life “miserable” through controlling behavior and constant criticism. However, Radhika’s cousins refuted these claims, asserting that she had the freedom to choose her career and pursue her passions. Harish Yadav, another cousin, noted that Deepak Yadav had invested over Rs 2.5 crore in Radhika’s tennis training since her childhood, despite an injury two years ago that hindered her competitive career.
Deepak Yadav is currently in 14-day judicial custody following the incident.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What were the allegations made against Radhika Yadav’s family?**
A: Radhika’s friend claimed that her family imposed strict restrictions on her lifestyle, but her cousins have denied these allegations, stating she had the freedom to pursue her interests.
