Ghaziabad Triple Suicide: Pakhi, Prachi & Vishika and the Alleged Korean ‘Lover Game’ Challenge
Ghaziabad Tragedy: Three Sisters Pakhi, Prachi, Vishika Die by Suicide in ‘Korean Lover Game’ Addiction – Shocking 8-Page Diary Reveals 50 Deadly Tasks
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh — February 4, 2026 — In a heart-wrenching incident that has sent shockwaves across India, three minor sisters—Pakhi (12), Prachi (14), and Vishika (16)—tragically died by suicide after jumping from the ninth-floor balcony of their apartment in Bharat City society, Ghaziabad. The early Tuesday morning horror around 2:15 AM was linked to their deep addiction to a dangerous online Korean Lover Game, featuring 50 escalating tasks culminating in self-harm, as revealed in an eight-page diary and suicide note they left behind.
Their father, forex trader Chetan Kumar, discovered the note urging: “Is diary me jo kuch bhi likha hai vo sab padh lo kyuki ye sab sach hai. Read now!!! I’m really sorry. Sorry papa.” Accompanied by a crying emoji, the diary detailed their obsession: adopting Korean names, syncing daily routines to game rules, skipping school, and viewing “Korea as our life.”
What is the ‘Korean Lover Game’? The Deadly Challenge Echoing Blue Whale
Police investigations point to the Korean Lover Game (also called ‘love game’), a task-based interactive app popular among teens, luring players with virtual Korean “lovers” who assign progressively extreme challenges over 50 days—mirroring the infamous Blue Whale Challenge that claimed hundreds of lives globally.
- How it Works: Starts innocently—daily chats, photos, Korean phrases—but escalates to isolation, self-harm, and a fatal final task (suicide). Players feel “chosen” by AI or anonymous admins, building emotional dependency.
- Addiction Roots: The sisters got hooked during COVID lockdowns (2020 onward), using their father’s phone. They stopped attending school (eldest in Class 4 despite age 16), bathed/eat/slept together per “game rules,” and saw themselves as “Korean princesses.”
- Family Conflict: Parents confiscated phones after noticing obsession; this triggered the final act. Prachi (14) was the “boss,” leading tasks. They locked the room, used a ladder to access the balcony, and jumped one by one—witnesses heard screams and thuds.
Chetan Kumar, who lives with two wives (sisters) and five daughters, wept: “Korea is our biggest love… Yesterday was the last task.” He was unaware of the game’s dangers, mistaking it for innocent play.
Police Probe: No Accident, Forensic Analysis Underway
Ghaziabad Police (ACP Atul Kumar Singh) ruled out accident:
- Seized phones for forensic exam of chats/apps.
- Post-mortems confirmed fall injuries; bodies at Loni Hospital.
- Wall scribbles: “I am very, very alone.” Diary analyzed for external manipulation.
No FIR yet; focus on tracing game admins. Parallels to Blue Whale (50 tasks), Momo, PUBG suicides prompt calls for app bans.
| Similar Deadly Online Challenges | Tasks | Known Victims (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Whale | 50 escalating to suicide | 100+ (2017 peak) |
| Momo Challenge | Self-harm dares via WhatsApp | Dozens |
| Korean Lover Game | 50 romantic-to-fatal tasks | Emerging 2026 cases |
| PUBG Addiction | Not task-based, but linked to suicides | 20+ yearly |
Warning for Indian Parents: Spot Gaming Addiction Signs & Protect Kids
This Ghaziabad triple suicide is a wake-up call amid rising K-pop/K-drama influence on Indian youth. Bharat parents, heed these tips:
- Monitor Screen Time: Use parental controls; limit to 1-2 hrs/day. Apps like Google Family Link, Qustodio.
- Watch for Red Flags: Secretive phone use, Korean names/phrases, isolation, mood swings, poor academics.
- Open Talks: Discuss online dangers; build trust without judgment.
- Report Suspicious Apps: To cybercrime.gov.in or 1930 helpline.
- Helplines: Childline 1098; iCall 022-25521111 for mental health.
Experts urge: Ban task-based games on Play Store/App Store India; mandate age verification.
Chetan Kumar’s plea: “Urge parents to not let children play video games.” This tragedy underscores unchecked digital access risks in Indian homes.
For NRIs in USA/Canada/UK/Australia with kids in India or facing similar issues: Monitor remotely via apps; discuss during calls. Share family stories to prevent repeats.
What are your thoughts on curbing online gaming addiction in India? Comment below—did this story hit home?
Sources: NDTV, Times of India, Hindustan Times, India Today, Economic Times, and Ghaziabad Police updates (Feb 3-4, 2026).
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