Ghaziabad Sisters' Suicide: Online Gaming Suspected

Three sisters died by suicide in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, after jumping from the ninth floor of their apartment building. The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 AM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in Bharat City Society. The sisters have been identified as Nishika (16), Prachi (14), and Pakhi (12).

Suicide Note and Possible Motives

Police recovered a suicide note suggesting the girls were addicted to online Korean games. The note reportedly stated they could not live without these games. According to their father, Chetan Kumar, the note contained a message: "Sorry, Papa, we cannot leave Korea. Korea is our life, and you can't make us leave it. That's why we are committing suicide". Another note stated, "Mummy, Papa sorry". A pocket diary containing an eight-page note was also discovered. The sisters also requested their parents to read their diary in the suicide note.

Initial reports suggest the sisters developed this gaming habit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Police are investigating a possible link between the suicides and a task-based interactive game.

Investigation Details

The police are investigating the incident and have sent the bodies for post-mortem examination. Authorities are analyzing the sisters' mobile phones and digital activity. Cyber experts may be brought in to analyze the girls' online interactions and app usage.

According to ACP Atul Kumar Singh, the sisters jumped from a window in a room containing a temple. The sisters reportedly climbed onto a chair to jump. The window was found open.

Additional Information

The sisters had reportedly not been attending school regularly since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conclusion

Three sisters died by suicide in Ghaziabad on February 4, 2026. A suicide note indicated that addiction to online Korean games may have been a factor. Police are currently investigating the incident.