Ghaziabad Tragedy: Three Sisters, Aged 12, 14 and 16, Die After Jumping From Ninth Floor; Online Gaming Angle Probed
Ghaziabad | February 4, 2026
In a deeply disturbing incident, three minor sisters aged 12, 14 and 16 allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the ninth floor of their apartment in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad in the early hours of Wednesday. Police are probing a possible link to excessive online gaming and an obsession with Korean digital content.
The incident occurred around 2:15 am at Bharat City, a residential township under the Shalimar Garden police station area. The victims have been identified as Pakhi (12), Prachi (14), and Vishika (16), daughters of Chetan Kumar.
According to preliminary investigations, the sisters locked themselves inside their apartment balcony and jumped one after another. Their screams alerted their parents and security personnel, who rushed to the spot but found the girls dead.
“When we reached the scene, we confirmed that three girls, daughters of Chetan Kumar, had died after jumping from the building,”
said Atul Kumar Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Shalimar Garden.
Handwritten Suicide Note Recovered
Police recovered an eight-page handwritten suicide note and a diary from the apartment. The note reportedly began with the words “Sorry, Papa” and instructed the family to read the diary, stating that everything written in it was true. A hand-drawn crying emoji was also found on the note.
The diary allegedly details the sisters’ mobile phone usage, online activities, and deep emotional attachment to Korean gaming and culture.
Extreme Gaming Addiction Alleged
Family members told police that the sisters were heavily addicted to an online, task-based “Korean love game” and had gradually withdrawn from normal life. They reportedly stopped attending school nearly two years ago.
Their father said the children had adopted Korean names and expressed an intense emotional attachment to Korean culture.
“They used to say, ‘Papa, Korea is our life. Korea is our biggest love. Whatever you say, we cannot give it up,’”
he said, urging parents to monitor children’s online activities more closely.
The family revealed that the three sisters did everything together — bathing, eating, studying, and sleeping — and were rarely seen apart.
Police Investigation Ongoing
Police officials clarified that while the girls were influenced by Korean culture and online gaming, no specific game name has yet been confirmed.
“The investigation has not revealed any conclusive evidence of a particular game or task forcing them to jump. However, the influence of online content is evident from the suicide note,”
said Deputy Commissioner of Police Nimish Patel.
Authorities are examining digital devices, social media activity, and online platforms accessed by the girls.
A Growing Concern
The incident has once again raised serious concerns about online gaming addiction, unregulated digital content, and the mental health of minors, especially post-COVID-19, when screen dependency among children sharply increased.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, help is available. In India, suicide prevention helplines such as AASRA (24×7: 91-22-27546669) and Kiran (1800-599-0019) offer confidential support.
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