3 sisters jump to their deaths from balcony after dad bans them from playing Korean ‘love game’
Bloodstains were left behind in Uttar Pradesh, India, after three sisters jumped from their balcony early Wednesday, police said. X / @madhuriadnal
Three sisters in India died early Wednesday after falling from the balcony of their home in Uttar Pradesh, according to local authorities and media reports.
The girls—Vishika, 16, Prachi, 14, and Pakhi, 12—had reportedly been upset after their parents restricted their access to a Korean-themed mobile game they had been playing on their father’s phone, NDTV reported. Police said a note was found in the home, and writing was also discovered on the walls of the girls’ room.
Their father, Chetan Kumar, told reporters that his daughters had developed a strong interest in Korean entertainment, including music, television shows, and online content, during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said this interest grew into what he described as an unhealthy fixation and that they had recently been prevented from continuing to use the game after he became concerned about its content.
Authorities received a call around 2:15 a.m. and arrived at the home to find the girls unresponsive outside. They were taken to a nearby hospital, where they were declared dead.
While some early reports suggested the sisters jumped, investigators have also noted conflicting witness accounts that indicate two of the girls may have been trying to stop the third when all three fell. Police said the exact sequence of events remains under investigation.
Atul Kumar Singh, an Assistant Commissioner of Police in Uttar Pradesh, said officials are still working to determine what happened and have not yet identified the specific game involved. He noted that the investigation is ongoing.
Health experts have increasingly warned about excessive screen use and problematic gaming behavior, particularly among young people. In 2019, the World Health Organization added “gaming disorder” to its International Classification of Diseases, describing it as a pattern of persistent gaming behavior that takes priority over other interests and daily activities.
Authorities emphasized the importance of parental awareness of online content and encouraged families to seek help if they notice signs of emotional distress or unhealthy digital habits in children.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in emotional distress, reaching out to a trusted adult, local mental health professional, or a crisis support service can help.
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