Ghaziabad | A nine-page diary recovered from the room of three minor sisters who died by suicide in Ghaziabad has shed light on the emotional turmoil, cultural fixation and family pressures that may have driven them to take the extreme step.
The sisters—Nishika (16), Prachi (14) and Pakhi (12)—allegedly jumped from the ninth floor of a residential building in Bharat City Society under the Tila Mor police station area late Tuesday night, officials said. All three died on the spot.
According to investigators, the handwritten diary reveals the sisters’ deep emotional attachment to Korean culture and what they described as a “virtual world” shaped by their admiration for Korean artists and lifestyles. The entries suggest that they felt their parents did not accept their interests, identity and aspirations, which led to growing emotional distress.
Diary Points to Emotional Conflict
Police officials said the diary repeatedly mentions the sisters’ love for Korean culture, describing it as central to their sense of happiness and identity. The writings indicate that they felt pressured by their family to abandon these interests and conform to expectations they could not accept.
In several entries, the sisters claimed that their parents opposed their preferences related to education, lifestyle and future decisions, including marriage. One entry states that they were being forced to give up what they loved most, which they believed defined their lives.
The diary ends with an apology to their father, expressing emotional pain and despair. Police have taken the diary into custody as key evidence.
Family and Financial Stress Under Probe
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Trans-Hindon) Nimish Patil said the diary is being examined closely to understand the circumstances in which it was written. “All aspects, including family environment and mental state, are being investigated,” he said.
Residents of the society, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the girls’ father, Chetan, had been under severe financial stress following heavy losses in the stock market. They claimed the family faced prolonged economic hardship, which often led to tensions at home.
Police have confirmed that the family’s financial condition is also part of the investigation.
Last Rites Held in Delhi
Postmortem examinations were conducted on Wednesday, after which the last rites of the three sisters were performed at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi. Additional Commissioner of Police (Shalimar Garden) Atul Kumar Singh said the funeral rituals were carried out by the father.
The case has sparked widespread discussion on social media and among child rights experts about adolescent mental health, cultural identity, parental expectations and the growing influence of virtual communities on young minds.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and further findings will be shared after a detailed review of all evidence.
