Ghaziabad Tragedy: Three Sisters Die in Apparent Suicide, Korean 'Love Game' Addiction Under Scanner
In a heartbreaking incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, three minor sisters lost their lives early Wednesday morning after allegedly jumping from the balcony of their ninth-floor apartment in Ghaziabad. Police are actively investigating the role of an online Korean "love game" that the girls were reportedly addicted to, with preliminary findings suggesting it may have driven them to this extreme step.
The Victims and Their Digital Obsession
The three sisters—identified as Nishika (16), Prachi (14), and Pakhi (12)—had developed an intense attachment to a Korean task-based interactive online game, often referred to as a "love game." According to authorities, their obsession with this digital platform began during the Covid-19 pandemic and grew progressively stronger over time.
Police investigations reveal that the girls had not attended school since the pandemic period, instead spending most of their time playing this game together. Their father, Chetan Kumar, shared the chilling words his daughters had spoken to him: "Papa, we cannot leave Korean. Korean is our life. Korean is everything to us. You cannot separate us from it. We will give up our lives."
Family Concerns and Tragic Outcome
The increasing dependence on the game had become a serious concern for the family. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Shalimar Garden) Atul Kumar Singh stated that preliminary investigation indicates the parents had objected to the girls' continuous gaming habits. "The three did everything together—from bathing, eating and sleeping to going to school," the ACP noted, highlighting their inseparable bond.
The tragic incident occurred in a tower of Bharat City under the Teela Mor police station limits in Sahibabad. Police received information around 2:15 am about three girls jumping from the balcony. Upon arrival, they found the sisters had fallen to the ground floor and suffered fatal injuries.
Emergency Response and Investigation Details
The girls were immediately rushed by ambulance to a 50-bed hospital in Loni, where doctors declared them dead on arrival. At the scene, police recovered some handwritten papers, though the exact content and their connection to the incident remain under examination.
While the investigation continues, authorities are focusing on several key aspects:
- The nature and mechanics of the Korean "love game" the sisters were playing
- The extent of their addiction and how it affected their daily lives
- Family dynamics and interventions attempted before the tragedy
- Whether there were any specific triggers or in-game events that precipitated their actions
A Father's Heartbreaking Appeal
In the aftermath of the tragedy, Chetan Kumar made an emotional appeal to all parents. "I have just seen the suicide note. This is very tragic. I appeal to all parents to be careful and ensure children do not get so deeply attached to games," he said, as quoted by news agencies.
This incident raises serious questions about online gaming addiction among minors and the potential psychological impact of certain types of interactive games. As digital entertainment becomes increasingly immersive, mental health experts warn about the need for balanced screen time and parental vigilance.
The police investigation continues to determine the exact circumstances that led the three sisters to take such a drastic step, with authorities examining all possible angles including the specific features of the game they were playing and its potential influence on vulnerable young minds.
