Were Korean, not Indians: Startling revelations in diary of three minor sisters who died by suicide in Ghaziabad
In the note, the girls described Korean culture as their “entire life” and accused their parents of attempting to separate them from it
PTC Web Desk: The tragic death of three minor sisters in Ghaziabad has raised serious concerns about unchecked screen exposure, online gaming, and the psychological impact of digital content on children. The girls, aged 12, 14, and 16, allegedly jumped to their deaths from the ninth floor of their apartment in Bharat City township, leaving behind a diary that investigators say reflects an intense emotional fixation on Korean culture and online task-based games.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday when the sisters locked themselves inside their room and reportedly jumped from the balcony one after another around 2:15 am. Residents of the housing complex were alerted by a loud noise, but by the time family members forced open the door, the girls had already fallen. They were rushed to a nearby hospital in Loni, where doctors declared them dead.
The police later recovered an eight-page handwritten note from a pocket diary belonging to the sisters. According to officials, the diary repeatedly expressed their emotional attachment to Korean actors, K-Pop bands, and foreign pop culture, while also blaming their parents for trying to restrict their mobile phone usage.
In the note, the girls described Korean culture as their “entire life” and accused their parents of attempting to separate them from it. They wrote that their emotional bond with Korean celebrities and K-Pop music was stronger than their attachment to family, and that they felt misunderstood and restrained at home.
Investigators revealed that the girls had stopped attending school for nearly two years and spent most of their time consuming online content and playing games. Apart from Korean music and dramas, the diary listed interests in Thai, Chinese and Japanese entertainment, along with Hollywood films, English songs, and animated shows such as Doraemon, Peppa Pig, and Disney characters like Elsa and Ariel.
The note also mentioned several survival and horror-style mobile games, including Poppy Playtime, The Baby in Yellow, Ice Cream Man, and Evil Game. The police are examining whether exposure to such content influenced their mental state.
One disturbing detail in the diary refers to a so-called “Korean love game” that the sisters allegedly started playing during the COVID-19 lockdown. Investigators believe the game involved task-based challenges, with the final task allegedly encouraging self-harm. The girls had reportedly even adopted Korean names for themselves as part of this obsession.
The diary also revealed strained family dynamics. The sisters wrote about resentment towards their younger sibling, “Devu”, claiming they wanted to introduce her to Korean culture but were asked instead to guide her towards formal education and Indian cinema. This, they wrote, made them feel isolated and misunderstood.
Their father had recently imposed restrictions on mobile phone use, which the police believe may have intensified tensions within the household. Officials have clarified that the investigation is ongoing, and cyber experts are being consulted to trace the origin and nature of the online game mentioned in the diary.
The incident has reignited debate over digital supervision, mental health awareness, and the need for parental guidance in children’s online consumption. Authorities have urged parents to monitor screen time and seek counselling support when children show signs of extreme emotional withdrawal or behavioural changes.