Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: Ghaziabad minor girls death has sent shockwaves across the city after three sisters — aged 16, 14 and 12 — allegedly jumped from the ninth floor of a residential high-rise, police said on Wednesday. Officials are investigating whether online gaming addiction played a role in the tragic incident.
According to police, the incident occurred around 12:30 am. The three girls were with their mothers before they went into the puja room and locked it from inside. Police said they later used a chair to climb out of the window and jumped one after another.
All three died on the spot.
What Police Said
Assistant Police Commissioner Atul Kumar Singh said the sound of the fall alerted security guards and residents on the ground floor, while family members on the ninth floor also woke up. Police were informed immediately, and the bodies were sent for post-mortem examination.
During the investigation, police recovered a diary containing multiple notes written by the girls. The notes included apologies and emotional drawings, including a crying caricature, officials said.
Online Game Obsession Under Scanner
Police revealed that the girls were obsessed with an online Korean game and spent excessive time on their mobile phones. According to officials, the girls believed they were Korean characters and princesses, not Indians, and often portrayed themselves as such.
The Ghaziabad minor girls death case has raised serious concerns about the psychological impact of excessive online gaming on children.
“They were highly influenced by the game and followed a strict routine together. They even went to the bathroom together. Their diary describes their lifestyle and obsession in detail,” ACP Singh said.
The girls’ mobile phones will be examined to gather more information about the game and its content.
Education and Family Concerns
Police also noted that the girls were not attentive to their studies. The eldest, aged 16, was reportedly still studying in Class 4. The addiction reportedly began after the Covid-19 pandemic, when their screen time increased significantly.
Family members were aware of the gaming habit and often confiscated their mobile phones, but the girls would manage to retrieve them, police said.
Suicide Prevention Is Possible
This tragic incident has once again highlighted the need for mental health awareness, parental monitoring, and responsible online content consumption, especially for children and teenagers.
If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally, help is available. Suicide is preventable.
Suicide Prevention Helpline Numbers in India:
- Sumaitri (Delhi): 011-23389090
- Sneha Foundation (Chennai): 044-24640050
