Uttar Pradesh shocker: Three minor sisters die by suicide in Ghaziabad high-rise after 'parents object to online gaming'

In a shocking incident, three minor sisters died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad during the early hours of Wednesday, February 4. While the exact reason behind the deaths are not yet confirmed, initial reports suggest that the sisters, who were aged 12, 14 and 16 jumped from the ninth floor of a building allegedly after their parents objected to online gaming.

The police is reported to have said that the three girls - identified as Pakhi, Prachi and Vishika got addicted to online gaming during the COVID-19 pandemic , during which they used to play a task-based Korean game.

The tragic incident is reported to have taken place around 2 am at Bharat city, a residential township in Ghaziabad.

"Today, on 4th February, at around 2:15 AM, we received information through a caller at Bharat City, three minor girls had jumped from the balcony of the ninth floor. At the spot, three girls aged 12, 14 and 16, were found seriously injured. They were taken by 108 ambulance to a hospital, where they were declared dead," ACP Atul Kumar said.

This is a developing story. More details awaited.

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