Handwritten notes reveal emotional distress and deep immersion in gaming and K-culture
February 6, 2026: A handwritten diary recovered from the bedroom of three sisters who died after jumping from a ninth-floor apartment in Ghaziabad has become a crucial lead in the police investigation. The incident took place early Wednesday at Bharat City Society, where Nishika (16), Prachi (14) and Pakhi (12) were found critically injured after the fall and later declared dead at a hospital. Police said the diary reflects the sisters’ fascination with online games and Korean pop culture, while also pointing to emotional strain and tensions within the family.
According to investigators, the diary contains repeated references to popular horror and adventure games such as Poppy Playtime, The Baby in Yellow, Evil Nun and Ice Cream Man, along with mentions of gaming YouTube channels. One emotionally charged entry suggested the girls felt deeply attached to Korean actors and K-pop groups, indicating distress over being restricted from what they considered central to their lives. Their father told police that the sisters had been heavily engaged with a Korean game for nearly three years and had stopped attending school during this period.
Beyond gaming, the diary detailed a wide range of global entertainment interests, including Korean dramas, BL content, Asian music, Western shows and animated characters. Police said the case is being treated as suicide and that no evidence has been found so far to support claims about any “task-based app.” Experts have cautioned that while digital content alone is unlikely to trigger such incidents, excessive immersion combined with emotional stress and family conflict can heighten vulnerability. Investigations are ongoing as authorities analyse the diary and digital devices for further insight.