Ghaziabad sisters suicide shocked Uttar Pradesh after three minor girls allegedly jumped to their deaths from a ninth-floor apartment in a high-rise society, leaving behind apology notes and drawings that police say indicate an extreme obsession with an online Korean task-based game. The incident occurred around midnight in Ghaziabad and has triggered renewed concern over the psychological impact of excessive online gaming on children.
The deceased were three sisters aged 16, 14 and 12. Police said the girls lived with their father, a forex trader, and their respective mothers. Investigators believe the sisters acted together in their final moments, making the case particularly disturbing.
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Incident Details and Police Findings
According to police, the incident took place around 12.30 am on Wednesday. The sisters were reportedly with their mothers before moving to the puja room, locking the door from inside and allegedly jumping out of the window one after another using a chair.
All three died on the spot after falling from the ninth floor. Security guards and residents on the ground floor were alerted by the loud noise and informed the police. The bodies were later sent for post-mortem examination.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Atul Kumar Singh confirmed the sequence of events based on preliminary findings.
Family Background
Police said the father had two marriages. The eldest girl was born to his first wife, while the two younger sisters were born to his second wife. Officers noted that the sisters were extremely close and followed identical daily routines.
Investigators said the girls carried out most activities together, including studying and even visiting the bathroom, indicating a strong emotional dependency.
Obsession With Korean Online Game
Police believe the sisters were deeply influenced by a Korean online task-based game. According to officials, the girls reportedly began identifying as Koreans and imagined themselves as Korean princesses under the influence of the game.
“They were highly obsessed with the game and stopped focusing on their studies,” ACP Singh said, adding that the addiction worsened after the Covid-19 pandemic.
The eldest sister, despite being 16, was reportedly studying in Class 4, which police believe may reflect prolonged academic neglect linked to gaming addiction. It remains unclear whether the fatal jump was connected to any task in the game.
Notes, Drawings and Apology Message
Police recovered a diary containing multiple handwritten notes, including repeated apologies and a crying caricature.
“These notes offer insight into their lifestyle and mental state,” Singh said, adding that the family was aware of the addiction and had tried to restrict mobile phone use, though unsuccessfully.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have seized the girls’ mobile phones for forensic analysis to identify the game involved and any online interactions that may have influenced their actions.
Suicide Prevention Support
Suicide can be prevented with timely support. In India, helplines include Sumaitri (Delhi) at 011-23389090 and Sneha Foundation (Chennai) at 044-24640050.