Ghaziabad Tragedy: Three Sisters Jump to Death Over Korean Culture Clash
In a heartbreaking incident that has shocked the community, three minor half-sisters — aged 16, 14, and 12 — died after jumping from the ninth floor of their apartment in Ghaziabad’s Bharat City society during the early hours of Wednesday. The tragedy unfolded around 2 am, with police recovering a diary from the flat that points to deep emotional distress and a final rupture within the family over cultural choices and their younger four-year-old half-sister, Devu.
Sequence of Events and Immediate Aftermath
According to police reports, the girls fell from the bedroom window of their ninth-floor residence. A resident who witnessed the incident informed authorities that the eldest sister fell first, followed within seconds by the two younger siblings. All three were pronounced dead on the spot, leaving the neighborhood in a state of shock and mourning.
Investigators discovered a handwritten note at the scene, which apologized to the girls’ father and directed him to read a pocket diary. This diary, now under forensic examination along with a mobile phone recovered from the room, is believed to shed crucial light on the events leading up to the tragedy.
Diary Reveals Cultural Conflict and Emotional Turmoil
The diary entries reveal the sisters’ intense attachment to Korean pop culture, including music, dramas, and celebrities, which they described as their “K-world.” Police sources indicate that the girls’ distress peaked after their parents objected to exposing their younger sister, Devu, to this culture, instead encouraging her interest in Bollywood.
One poignant entry, as recounted by police officials familiar with the contents, reads: “You made her Bollywood, which we hated more than life itself.” The sisters expressed that their attempt to make Devu “their own” was rebuffed by the family, deepening their sense of isolation and rejection.
Family Dynamics and Withdrawal
The girls’ father, Chetan Kumar, acknowledged to police that his daughters were deeply interested in Korean culture and that tensions had escalated when the family refused to accept it. “They wanted us to accept Korean culture. When we refused, they withdrew into their own world,” he stated, highlighting the growing divide within the household.
Investigators noted that the sisters had not been attending school and largely remained confined to their home, spending most of their time together. The diary reflects feelings of loneliness, emotional turmoil, and a sense of being misunderstood in the days leading up to their deaths.
Police Investigation and Ongoing Probe
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Trans-Hindon) Nimish Patil mentioned that the diary appears to have been written one or two days before the incident, possibly following a heated exchange at home. “We are examining the circumstances in which the diary was written and the sequence of events that led to the incident,” he said, emphasizing that the probe is continuing to understand the full context.
Authorities are focusing on the forensic analysis of the diary and mobile phone to gather more insights into the sisters’ mental state and the family dynamics that may have contributed to this tragic outcome.
Broader Implications and Community Impact
This incident underscores the profound impact of cultural conflicts and emotional distress within families, particularly among adolescents. It raises questions about communication gaps, acceptance of diverse interests, and the need for mental health support in such situations.
As the investigation progresses, the community in Ghaziabad and beyond is left grappling with the loss of three young lives, hoping that this tragedy will spark conversations about family harmony and emotional well-being.
