Three Minor Sisters Jump from 9th Floor Amid Suspected Online Gaming Addiction

GHAZIABAD ( UTTAR PRADESH )- In a heart-wrenching incident that has shocked the nation, three minor sisters died by suicide early Wednesday morning after jumping from the ninth floor of their residential building in Bharat City Society, Sahibabad area under Teela Mor police station limits.

The deceased have been identified as Nishika (also reported as Vishika/Nishika, 16), Prachi (14), and Pakhi (12), daughters of a local resident.

Police received information around 2:15 a.m. that three girls had fallen from a high-rise building. Upon arrival, officers found the sisters critically injured on the ground. They were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital in Loni by ambulance, where doctors declared them dead on arrival due to fatal injuries.

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According to preliminary police investigations, the sisters had told their mother late Tuesday night that they were stepping out of their rooms to fetch water. The room from which they allegedly jumped was reportedly locked from the inside. Eyewitness accounts describe a chilling scene, with one resident stating that one sister appeared to be attempting to jump while the other two tried to hold her back momentarily before all three went over the railing, reportedly hand-in-hand.

A handwritten suicide note was recovered from the scene, addressed to their father with the words “Sorry Papa” and expressions of deep distress. Reports indicate the note also referenced their inability to live without their online activities, with phrases reportedly including sentiments like “Korea is our life” and “Can’t give up Korea, ending our lives.” Additional handwritten papers and a diary were found, detailing their emotional struggles.

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Police suspect the tragedy is linked to extreme addiction to mobile phones and online content, particularly Korean culture-related material such as K-dramas, K-pop, and an interactive task-based online application (variously described in media as a “Korean love game,” “Korean task-based game,” or emotionally engaging app). The girls had reportedly become deeply immersed in such content, leading to prolonged screen time and emotional dependency.

Parents had recently objected to their excessive mobile usage and gaming/ app engagement, leading to arguments and restrictions on phone access.  This restriction is believed to have triggered acute distress.

Digital forensics teams are examining the devices to determine the exact nature of the app or content involved and whether any specific “final task” or challenge influenced their actions.

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Some initial media reports linked it to a supposed “suicide level” in a game, though police have not officially confirmed any such direct instruction.

The father of the girls told reporters he was unaware of any specific “tasks” in the apps but noted that his daughters had repeatedly expressed a desire to go to Korea and appeared emotionally dependent on the online world.

The incident has sparked widespread concern over digital addiction among teenagers, unregulated online content, mental health challenges faced by adolescents, and the need for greater parental supervision and awareness of screen time effects.

Police have registered a case and are investigating from all angles, including possible influence of harmful online challenges (similar to past cases like Blue Whale or Momo). Senior officers have appealed to parents to monitor children’s online activities closely and seek professional help if signs of addiction or depression appear.

The entire locality remains in mourning as authorities continue their probe. Mental health helplines remain available 24/7 for anyone in distress.