Ghaziabad sisters' suicide: police tie to phone ban and Korean obsession
Ghaziabad sisters' suicide: police tie to phone ban and Korean obsession
Three Ghaziabad sisters, aged 16, 14, and 11, died after confiscated phones tied to online gaming and a fascination with Korean culture.
Three minor sisters in Ghaziabad died after falling from the ninth floor of their flat in the early hours, a tragedy now under investigation. Authorities say the incident followed emotional distress at home, amid tensions over the girls’ attachment to their mobile phones and online games.
The sisters were aged 16, 14, and 11. In the days leading up to the incident, the father reportedly bought two phones for the girls and later sold one, then confiscated the remaining phones because of their growing obsession with Korean culture and online tasks. After the phones were snatched, the girls allegedly could not chat with Korean friends or play games, heightening strain in the household. The father also forced them to delete a social media account with about 2,000 followers.
A suicide note cited the Korean culture obsession and gaming as factors contributing to the tragedy. Investigators say the cybercrime team is tracing the phones’ buyers via IMEI numbers to recover data from a Korean app, while other angles — including family dynamics and financial stress — are being explored. Forensic results are awaited.
The case has drawn scrutiny of online gaming, digital dependence, and the influence of global pop culture on Indian youth, prompting calls for greater awareness and support for families navigating digital pressures.
