Tragedy Strikes in Ghaziabad: The Dark Side of Online Gaming

Three sisters in Ghaziabad, influenced by an addictive Korean online game, took their lives by jumping from their ninth-floor home. The tragedy raises concerns about the impact of online addictions on young minds. Police are investigating, emphasizing the need for cyber awareness to prevent similar incidents.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ghaziabad | Updated: 04-02-2026 19:31 IST | Created: 04-02-2026 19:31 IST
Tragedy Strikes in Ghaziabad: The Dark Side of Online Gaming
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In a heart-wrenching incident in Ghaziabad, three young sisters reportedly influenced by an online Korean game took the extreme step of ending their lives. The siblings, aged 16, 14, and 12, plunged from their ninth-floor residence in the early hours, leaving a chilling note.

The tragedy has drawn attention to the perils of online gaming addiction among adolescents. Uttar Pradesh's Director General of Police stressed the importance of cyber awareness, urging the public to reach out to local police stations if faced with issues related to online addiction.

Initial investigations suggest the sisters were heavily engaged in a task-based interactive 'love game' during the pandemic, with their father unaware of the game's influence. This tragic event echoes past incidents like the Blue Whale challenge, enhancing calls for stronger digital safety measures.

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