Three sisters, 12, 14, 16, in gaming-linked fall
The sisters reportedly shared every routine, from bathing and eating to school, sleep, and daily activities, together always
Ghaziabad woke up to a deep shock early Wednesday morning. Around 2.15 am, three young sisters jumped to their deaths from the ninth floor of their apartment building. The girls lived in Bharat City, a large housing complex in the city. The incident has left the area silent and shaken.
The sisters were Pakhi, aged 12, Prachi, aged 14, and Vishika, aged 16. Before jumping, they left behind a short handwritten note. It had just two words written clearly. “Sorry, Papa.” The note was found later by the police inside the flat.
According to initial reports, the girls were deeply involved in an online Korean task based game. Police believe this game may be linked to their deaths. The case is still under investigation, but officers say online influence played a major role.
In the quiet of the night, the sisters stepped out onto their balcony. They bolted the balcony door from inside so no one could stop them. Then, one after the other, they jumped out of the window. The sounds of their screams and their bodies hitting the ground were loud. They woke up their parents, neighbours, and even security guards.
Their parents rushed to the balcony when they heard the noise. They tried to break open the door. But by the time they reached outside, it was already too late. All three girls had died on the spot.
Morning visuals from the site were painful. The girls’ bodies lay on the ground below the building. Their mother was seen crying loudly, unable to stand. Neighbours stood around in silence, many in tears, struggling to believe what had happened.
Police say the sisters were addicted to what the family called a “Korean love game.” According to their parents, the girls were so deeply involved that they stopped doing almost everything else. They had reportedly stopped going to school nearly two years ago.
Investigators are now focusing on a diary mentioned in the suicide note. The note was written across eight pages of a small pocket diary. In it, the girls wrote about their gaming habits and mobile phone use.
One line from the note read, “Is diary me jo kuch bhi likha hai woh sab padh lo kyuki ye sab sach hai.” It means, read everything written in this diary because all of it is true. The note ended with an apology to their father. A crying emoji was also drawn by hand.
Their father, Chetan Kumar, spoke to reporters with tears in his eyes. He described his daughters’ deep love for everything Korean. He said they watched Korean videos, followed Korean culture, and even took Korean names for themselves.
Prachi, the middle sister, was seen as the leader among the three. Family members believe she was the one guiding the others in the game. The parents had recently tried to limit their mobile phone use. This may have upset the girls deeply.
Whatever you say, we cannot give it up,” the father said while crying. His voice broke as he spoke.
He also issued a warning to other parents. “This should not happen to any parent or child. Parents should not let their children play games like this. I did not know about this game. If I knew, I would never have allowed it,” he said.
Inside the girls’ bedroom, police found disturbing signs. Words were scribbled on the wall. Some read, “I am very very alone” and “make me a hert of broken.” These lines showed deep sadness and isolation.
Senior police officer Nimish Patel said the investigation is ongoing. But it is clear the girls were influenced by Korean culture. They mentioned it many times in the diary,” he said.
He also said the girls had been denied access to their mobile phones in recent days. This restriction may have affected them strongly. Police are now checking their phones, apps, and online activity.
The sisters were known to do everything together. They bathed together. They ate together. They slept together. They went to school together when they were younger. Neighbours said they were rarely seen apart.
Their addiction reportedly started during the COVID pandemic. Like many children stuck at home, they turned to mobile phones for comfort. Over time, this habit grew stronger. Slowly, school became less important. Finally, they stopped attending altogether.
Police also revealed details about the family. Chetan Kumar had married two sisters. He lived with both wives and all his children, all girls. Two of the sisters who died were daughters of one wife. The third was their half sister.
The case has raised serious questions about online games and child safety. Schools and local groups are also talking about the need for awareness.
As the investigation continues, the city mourns three young lives lost too soon. The words “Sorry, Papa” remain heavy in the air, echoing a tragedy no family should ever face.