A Game's Deadly Influence
In a harrowing incident that has sent shockwaves through Ghaziabad, three young sisters tragically passed away after purportedly being influenced by an
online game. Their distraught father revealed that the minors, aged 15, 14, and 11, had been deeply engrossed in a task-based game for approximately two-and-a-half years. He explained that this digital obsession led to increasing isolation, with the girls spending most of their time in their rooms, often with their phones. Forensic investigators reportedly informed the family that the game's ultimate objective, as found on the recovered devices, was suicide. The father shared a heartbreaking memory of his daughters professing their undying devotion to the game, stating, 'Korean is our life. Korean is everything to us.' Their perceived inability to detach from it, he recounted, was followed by chilling words: 'We will give up our lives.' This profound connection to the game, coupled with their withdrawal from normal life and schooling for over two years, paints a grim picture of how immersive and potentially destructive certain online activities can be for impressionable minds. The father’s somber appeal to other parents underscores the urgent need for greater awareness and oversight of children's online engagement.
Tragic Night Unfolds
The events leading up to the girls' fatal jump from the ninth floor of their Ghaziabad residence were recounted with immense sorrow by their father. On the night of the incident, around 1:45 am, the sisters, while their parents slept in separate rooms, emerged on the pretext of getting water. Crucially, they were in possession of their phones. According to the father's account, they deliberately discarded their phones before leaping from the balcony. The immediate aftermath saw police teams secure the devices for forensic examination. The girls had reportedly ceased attending school for over two years, dedicating the majority of their time to their digital devices in self-imposed isolation. The police were alerted to the incident at approximately 2:15 am by a Police Response Vehicle, confirming that three minors had fallen from the ninth floor of Bharat City society. Despite being rushed to a local hospital by ambulance, medical professionals pronounced all three girls deceased upon arrival. Initial investigations suggest the girls were found severely injured at the scene before their tragic end was confirmed by doctors. The authorities are diligently investigating the complete sequence of events, with a particular focus on the role of the online gaming activity.
Evidence and Parental Plea
As the investigation into the Ghaziabad sisters' deaths deepens, authorities have recovered significant evidence, including a suicide note from their residence. The note, penned by one of the sisters, expressed feelings of profound loneliness, stating, 'I am very, very alone,' and 'My heart is broken.' It also directed readers to a diary, asserting that 'all of it is true.' A poignant apology, 'I’m really sorry, sorry papa,' was also included. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Atul Kumar Singh, confirmed the timeline of the police's involvement, receiving information about the fall at 2:15 am and confirming the girls' deaths at the hospital. While the exact catalyst remains under comprehensive examination, the prevailing theory centers on the minors' participation in an online task-based game. The thorough examination of electronic devices and other collected evidence is expected to shed further light on the precise circumstances that culminated in this devastating loss. The father's desperate plea to parents nationwide is to remain acutely aware of their children's gaming habits and their overall online exposure, emphasizing the critical need for active monitoring and communication to prevent such future tragedies.
