Gunjan Chaudhary
A heartbreaking incident from Ghaziabad has once again highlighted the dangerous impact of online gaming addiction on children. Three minor sisters reportedly died by suicide after jumping from the 9th floor of a residential building, sending shockwaves across the country. The tragedy has sparked a renewed debate on digital addiction, prompting actor and social activist Sonu Sood to strongly react and call for immediate action.
Sonu Sood
Sonu Sood Reacts To Suicide of 3 Sisters
According to reports, the sisters were allegedly addicted to their mobile phones and spent excessive time playing a Korean task-based interactive online game. Deeply shaken by the incident, Sonu Sood took to X and Instagram to express his grief and concern. He emphasized the growing pressure children face due to unchecked screen time, online gaming, and algorithm-driven platforms.
Sonu Sood’s Post
Also Read: “She Weighed Just 1 Pound 11 Ounces,” Nick Jonas Opens Up About Daughter Malti Marie’s Fragile Birth
Sonu Sood wrote, “Today, three girls lost their lives in Ghaziabad. Not due to violence, not due to poverty, but due to the unseen pressure of online gaming and digital addiction. I have raised my voice before, and I am saying it again. Except for education, social media and online gaming should be banned for children under 16 years of age. Childhood needs guidance, not algorithms.”
Sonu Sood
He further added that the issue should not be reduced to blame but addressed as a matter of safety and urgency. “Children need care, not constant screen time. This is not about assigning blame. This is about safety, before it’s too late. Let’s not let this become just another news story that we forget. It’s time to take action.” The tragic incident occurred in the Tila Mod police station area of Ghaziabad.
Sonu Sood
The three sisters, Nishika, Prachi, and Pakhi allegedly jumped from the 9th floor of their building around 2 AM. Residents rushed to the spot after hearing a loud noise, and police soon arrived to begin the investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that the sisters were deeply addicted to an online Korean game and had been using mobile phones excessively since the COVID-19 lockdown.
