Ghaziabad Sisters' Deaths: Father Denies Financial Stress, Cites Korean Fantasy World
As police intensify their investigation into the tragic deaths of three sisters in Ghaziabad, their father, Chetan Kumar, has acknowledged facing significant financial stress but firmly denied any connection to the alleged suicides. "I had a loan of Rs 30 lakh, but this was not the reason behind my three daughters' death," Kumar stated. "They wanted to become Koreans, and I wanted to raise them as Indians... They made their own world of fantasy."
Community Shock and Isolation Concerns
Residents of Bharat City Society gathered in small groups within the premises, discussing the incident and expressing deep concern over the wider impact of online addiction on children. "It is very shocking. One can understand if someone takes such an extreme step owing to depression. But how could all three sisters do this together?" said Isha Tyagi, a resident. She noted that the girls were rarely seen interacting with other children, never observed going to school or playing in the society park, and their isolation had gone largely unnoticed for years.
Police Findings on Mobile Addiction and Korean Influence
Police revealed that preliminary findings suggest the sisters were heavily influenced by Korean content, particularly a Korean game, and spent a substantial amount of time on their mobile phones. Deputy Commissioner of Police Nimish Patil explained that the girls' schooling had been irregular and their academic performance below average. "But it is evident that the girls were highly addicted to mobile phone usage," he emphasized.
Neighbors Describe Reclusive Lifestyle
Neighbors reported that the family had lived in the society for about three years but mostly kept to themselves. Rahul Kumar Jha, the joint secretary of the residential society, mentioned occasionally seeing the girls attend tuition classes but was unaware of their formal schooling. "They spent most of their time confined to a single room. The children were never seen playing outside or interacting with others," he recounted.
Father Details Pandemic-Era Addiction
According to their father, Nishika (16), Prachi (14), and Pakhi (12) developed an addiction to online gaming during the Covid-19 pandemic and had been playing almost continuously for the past two-and-a-half to three years. A forensic team examining the room discovered several sentences written on the walls, including phrases like "make me a heart broken," "I am very very alone," and "my life is very very alone."
Vulnerability of Children and Recovery of Note
Jyoti Kasana, another resident, highlighted the vulnerability of children at that age. "Children at this age are vulnerable. Even sudden actions like taking away a phone or tablet can deeply affect their mental state," she said. Ajay Kasana, vice-president of the society, added that the girls had not been attending school since the pandemic. Police also recovered a note believed to have been left by the sisters, which read: "Read everything written in this diary, it is all here" and included a crying face emoji, followed by a handwritten message: "Sorry papa, I am really sorry."
Authorities confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, with statements from residents being recorded to gather more insights into this heartbreaking case.
