In a heartbreaking incident in Ghaziabad, three minor sisters tragically ended their lives by jumping from the ninth-floor balcony of their apartment early Wednesday morning. The girls, identified as Nishika (16), Prachi (14), and Pakhi (12), were residents of Bharat City society under the Teela Mor police station limits. The incident occurred around 2:15 am, when the family was asleep, and the girls reportedly woke up on the pretext of drinking water before taking the fatal leap.
Father's Shocking Revelation About Online Game
Chetan Kumar, the devastated father of the three sisters, revealed that he was completely unaware that the online game his daughters had been playing for nearly three years involved specific "tasks". The girls were deeply influenced by Korean content and often expressed their desire to visit Korea. Kumar stated, "I did not know that the game involved tasks. I came to know about it only after the police forensic team examined their mobile phones." He added that Prachi, the middle sister, had once told him she was the "boss" and that her sisters followed her directions, but he thought it was similar to childhood games and never imagined it could lead to such a tragedy.
Police Investigation Uncovers Disturbing Details
Police officials conducting the preliminary investigation have suggested that the sisters were addicted to an online Korean task-based interactive game and had excessive mobile phone usage. Assistant Commissioner of Police Atul Kumar Singh noted that the three girls did everything together, from eating and bathing to spending most of their time confined to their room. This isolation and shared addiction paint a grim picture of their daily lives.
Educational Background and Family Restrictions
Deputy Commissioner of Police Nimish Patil provided further insights, revealing that the girls had not attended school for the past two to three years, and their education had been irregular even before that. He mentioned, "Family members had restricted their mobile phone usage in recent days, which may have left them distressed." This restriction could have been a triggering factor, adding to their emotional turmoil.
Evidence and Ongoing Probe
Investigators recovered a diary from the girls' belongings containing a handwritten note that read, "Sorry, Papa, I am really sorry," accompanied by a crying-face emoji. The police have seized the mobile phones that the girls threw outside their room before the incident. An eyewitness reported that the event unfolded suddenly, leaving no time for intervention. Police have not yet concluded whether the game directly prompted the act and emphasized that all angles are being examined, with statements from family members still being recorded.
The exact circumstances leading to this tragic incident remain under investigation, as authorities work to piece together the events that culminated in the loss of three young lives. The case highlights the potential dangers of online game addiction and the need for greater awareness among parents and guardians about the digital activities of their children.
