‘Sorry Papa’: Ghaziabad sisters’ suicide linked to online game addiction
‘Sorry Papa’: Ghaziabad sisters’ suicide linked to online game addiction
Three Ghaziabad sisters, aged 16, 14, and 12, died after jumping from a ninth-floor apartment amid concerns over a Korean online game and rising gaming addiction.
Three sisters, aged 16, 14, and 12, died after jumping from the ninth floor of their apartment in Ghaziabad. The incident occurred around 2:15 am in the Bharat City Society area under the Tila Mod police station limits in the Loni locality. A chair placed near the window of the temple room was reportedly used by the siblings to reach the window before they jumped to the ground below.
The girls were said to be deeply engrossed in a Korean task-based online gaming application. Their obsession grew even as their parents repeatedly reprimanded them for excessive gaming and recently barred access to the app. There is also mention of the family’s prolonged school absence since the pandemic, which investigators say may have compounded the situation. The sisters reportedly began addressing one another by Korean names, reflecting the depth of their immersion in the game.
A handwritten note, found on a glass panel and titled “True Life Story,” reportedly contained a message reading, “I’m really sorry. Sorry papa.” The note’s contents underscore the emotional weight behind the tragedy and have sparked discussions about gaming addiction and its impact on families.
Police officials indicated they responded to the location around 2:15 am and confirmed the deaths of Nishika (16), Prachi (14), and Pakhi (12), daughters of Chetan Kumar. Investigators are examining the girls’ mobile phones to gather details about the game and other digital activity. The case has ignited a broader conversation about mental health, parental controls, and the need for support systems for children facing digital-age pressures.
