Three sisters die after jumping from building following dispute over Korean-themed games
The father had become concerned that his daughters were overly obsessed with Korean cultural content since the Covid-19 pandemic
UTTAR PRADESH - Three sisters were found dead after jumping from a residential building on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, early Wednesday morning, reportedly following a family dispute over restrictions on playing Korean-themed digital games.
The victims were identified as Vishika, 16, Prachi, 14, and Pakhi, 12.
The incident occurred at the family’s home in Uttar Pradesh, India, after their father restricted mobile phone use, including access to digital games believed to have led to excessive attachment among the girls.
According to local media reports, the father had become concerned that his daughters were overly obsessed with Korean cultural content since the Covid-19 pandemic, including games, music and television dramas.
The behaviour was said to have disrupted their daily routines and schooling, prompting the parents to impose stricter controls.
Police said they received an emergency call at about 2.15am local time before discovering the three sisters at the base of the residential building. All three were pronounced dead after being taken to a nearby hospital.
Preliminary investigations also found several handwritten notes in the girls’ bedroom indicating emotional distress and feelings of isolation.
Authorities stressed that investigations are ongoing to determine the exact sequence of events and the factors that led to the tragedy.
In a statement, the father expressed deep regret, saying he never expected a measure intended to protect his children from negative digital influences to result in such a devastating loss.
Several witnesses provided differing accounts, including claims that attempts were made to stop the girls before they fell. These accounts remain under police investigation.
The case has renewed concern over excessive digital content consumption among teenagers, particularly when restrictions are imposed without sufficient emotional support and open family communication.
The tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the need to balance discipline, digital supervision and adolescents’ emotional well-being.
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