In a heartbreaking incident, three minor sisters aged 12, 14, and 16 allegedly died after jumping from the ninth floor of a residential building in Ghaziabad. Police are investigating a possible connection between the tragedy and an online task-based game that reportedly encouraged self-harm.
According to officials, the incident occurred in the early hours of February 4 at Bharat City, a residential township. The girls were found dead at the spot, and a suicide note recovered from the scene suggested a deep emotional attachment to an online game they had been playing for the past two to three years. The note reportedly apologised to their parents and stated that the game had become their “life.”
3 sisters jump to death in Ghaziabad
Police sources said the sisters were allegedly addicted to an online “Korean lover” game, which followed a task-based format. Investigators claim that the final task in the game involved suicide. A screenshot of the game was recovered from one of the girls’ mobile phones, and digital forensic analysis is underway to verify the app’s origin and content.
The girls’ father told police that the family had opposed their excessive gaming but was unaware of the game’s alleged harmful nature. He stated that he believed it was a normal online game and had no idea it involved dangerous tasks. The sisters had also reportedly stopped attending school regularly and often spoke about wanting to visit Korea, which the family did not find alarming at the time.
The incident has reignited national concern over the safety of children in digital spaces, especially with unregulated online games accessible to minors. Residents and experts are calling for stricter monitoring of online gaming platforms and greater accountability.
This tragedy highlights the urgent need for parental awareness regarding children’s online consumption. Parents are encouraged to actively monitor screen time, understand the content of games and apps their children use, maintain open communication, and seek help if they notice behavioural changes. In an increasingly digital world, informed and involved parenting can play a crucial role in preventing such devastating outcomes.
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