Ghaziabad Police Uncover Disturbing Phone Usage Patterns in Sisters' Suicide Case
In a significant development in the investigation into the alleged suicides of three sisters in Bharat City, Ghaziabad, police have retrieved crucial incremental data from a mobile phone that was sold by their father just days before the tragic incident. The forensic analysis reveals that the teenage girls were spending an alarming average of almost 20 hours per day on the device, immersing themselves in Korean entertainment, cartoons, and online gaming.
Recovered Phone Contains Material Matching Suicide Note
The handset, which was recovered from an electronics shop in Shalimar Garden on Monday, contains specific viewing and gaming material that the sisters explicitly listed in their suicide note last week, according to police officials. This discovery provides a direct link between their digital consumption and the events leading up to their deaths.
The three sisters, aged 16, 14, and 12, were discovered lying together on the society premises directly beneath their ninth-floor window on February 4. They were rushed to a hospital but were declared dead upon arrival, sending shockwaves through the community.
Forensic Examination Maps Extensive Online Activity
Police confirmed that the mobile phone had been sold by the girls' father, Chetan Kumar, to the Shalimar Garden shop for approximately Rs 15,000 about fifteen days before the incident. The device was immediately sent for comprehensive forensic examination to retrieve deleted data and meticulously map the sisters' online activities and contacts.
An investigating officer emphasized that the phones are central to understanding what content the sisters were consuming digitally and whether they had established contacts outside their family circle. The data recovered so far indicates a profound immersion in Korean culture, with K-pop music featuring most prominently in their digital footprint.
Police Seek Ban on Five Horror Games Named in Suicide Note
The forensic analysis also uncovered material linked to specific games mentioned in the suicide note, including the horror titles Poppy Playtime, The Baby in Yellow, Ice Cream Man, Evil Nun, and Ice Game. Deputy Commissioner of Police Vivek Chandra Yadav stated that police have already submitted a formal report to the government requesting an immediate ban on these five games.
"A specific request has been sent to government authorities to ban these five identified games. Currently, our investigation team is working to recover the second phone that the girls' father sold approximately three months prior. We also need to thoroughly examine the sisters' social media activities across all platforms," the officer elaborated.
YouTube History Reveals Extensive International Content Consumption
The recovered phone's YouTube history presents an extensive catalog of Korean and Chinese songs, according to police documentation. Beyond Korean dramas and films, the sisters regularly consumed Chinese, Thai, and Japanese entertainment content. Gaming videos and cartoons also featured prominently in their viewing patterns, including popular series such as Doraemon, Shinchan, PJ Masks, Masha and the Bear, Shimmer and Shine, and Peppa Pig.
Growing Isolation and Online Fantasy Life Documented
The investigation has highlighted the sisters' increasing fixation with Korean culture, which appears to have contributed to their social isolation and growing dependence on an online fantasy existence. The girls had discontinued their formal education after the COVID-19 pandemic and maintained few, if any, friendships, becoming increasingly reliant on each other and their digital devices.
In a revealing development, the sisters had launched a YouTube channel in 2025 focused exclusively on K-dramas and cartoon characters, which amassed over 2,000 followers before being deleted approximately ten days before their alleged suicides. Police sources indicate the channel was removed after their father expressed strong objections to their escalating obsession with Korean cultural content.
Tutor Reveals Adoption Fantasy and Academic Struggles
A private tutor who briefly instructed the sisters provided startling testimony to both police and family members. She reported that the girls introduced themselves using Korean names—Maria, Aliza, and Cindy—and claimed they had been adopted from Korea and China.
"Their academic foundation was extremely weak. When I presented basic mathematical calculations, such as additions and multiplications, they struggled to recognize numbers. When I inquired about their Korean names, they insisted they had been adopted from China and Korea. I discussed this with their father, who explained their profound obsession," the tutor stated, adding that she discontinued lessons after only a few sessions due to these concerning developments.
Father's Initial Encouragement of Digital Aspirations
Approximately six months before the incident, Chetan Kumar purchased two smartphones for his eldest daughter and her 14-year-old half-sister, apparently believing they could achieve fame as YouTubers. He sold one device three months later and the remaining phone just fifteen days before the tragic suicides, a timeline that investigators are examining closely as they piece together the sequence of events.
The Ghaziabad Police continue their investigation, focusing on recovering the second sold phone and analyzing the complete scope of the sisters' digital interactions as they work to understand the complex factors that led to this heartbreaking family tragedy.
