A Night of Horror
In the early hours of February 4th, a Ghaziabad residential building became the scene of a profound tragedy. Three minor sisters, identified as Nishika
(16), Prachi (14), and Pakhi (12), daughters of Chetan Kumar, tragically jumped from the ninth floor of their home. The incident, occurring around 2:15 am under the Tila Mod Police Limits in the Loni area, has sent shockwaves through the nation. Responding to the scene, authorities transported the girls to a local hospital, where they were tragically pronounced dead. The preliminary findings by the Ghaziabad police pointed towards a disturbing link with an online task-based game that the sisters reportedly played. However, the suicide note found at their residence did not specify any particular game application. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Trans-Hindon, Nimish Patil, confirmed that the entire family was present in the house at the time of the incident but were asleep, adding a layer of surreal horror to the event.
A Brother's Plea
An eyewitness, Arun Kumar, recounted the harrowing moments he observed. He stated that he saw all three girls jump from the building in rapid succession. His account suggests a horrifying sequence of events, where it appeared one sister initiated the jump, and the other two fell while attempting to assist or perhaps save her. Kumar described the scene as 'abnormal' and happening suddenly around 2 am, leaving him no time to react or alert anyone. He immediately contacted the police and ambulance services, underscoring the immediate aftermath of the incident. This eyewitness testimony provides a grim visual narrative of the final moments leading up to the tragedy, offering a glimpse into the chaos and confusion that must have pervaded the scene.
Echoes of Korea
Further details emerging from the investigation painted a complex picture of the sisters' lives and influences. A recovered suicide note revealed their deep fascination with Korean culture, with repeated mentions of their 'love for Korea' that they felt their brother and other family members did not understand. The note also indicated a preference for other East Asian countries, including China, Thailand, and Japan, and expressed a wish to live there, lamenting their inability to do so. This cultural fascination seemed to be a significant source of distress for the minors. Adding to the complexity, the girls had reportedly stopped attending school around 2020, exhibited limited social interaction, and had no close friends in their neighborhood. Their father's marital history, with multiple marriages, also became a point of investigation, with the deceased girls and their brother being from his first marriage, and the younger two from his second. The circumstances of his third marriage are also under scrutiny as the investigation progresses.
Digital Disconnect
The role of digital devices and parental control emerged as another critical aspect of the investigation. Reports indicated that the mobile phone used by the sisters was allegedly confiscated by their father. Prior to this, the girls had reportedly created a social media account and garnered a significant following. Upon learning of this, their father reportedly deleted the account and took away the device, subsequently selling it. Furthermore, the eight-page suicide note recovered by investigators contained accusations from the girls against their father. They alleged that he threatened to marry them off to an Indian man, which they opposed due to their affection for Korean culture and presumably, Korean individuals. This element highlights a profound disconnect between the children's digital and cultural aspirations and their father's perceived intentions and control.
