Three Minor Sisters Die by Suicide in Ghaziabad Amid Online Gaming Addiction Probe
In Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, three minor sisters aged 12, 14, and 16 died by suicide after jumping from their ninth-floor apartment. Police investigations suggest a possible link to addiction to an online Korean task-based game, with the girls reportedly deeply influenced by Korean culture and gaming. The family faced financial stress, and the girls had reportedly stopped attending school. Authorities are examining suicide notes and digital evidence, while experts highlight concerns about gaming addiction and its mental health impact on youth. Separately, a 14-year-old boy in Bhopal died by suicide amid suspected mobile gaming addiction, prompting calls for increased parental supervision and awareness.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 2%, Centre 97%, Right 1%). Overall sentiment is negative (27/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: news18, zeenews, ndtv, zeenews, economictimes, news18, firstpost, indiatvnews, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 15 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (21–35/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetelegraph broke this story on 5 Feb, 02:39 am. Other outlets followed.