Key Takeaways
- Two sisters, aged 15 and 17, died by suicide in Ghaziabad’s Loni area.
- A recovered suicide note cites online gaming addiction and exam stress as reasons.
- The girls were found alone at home; a neighbour alerted authorities.
- Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Two teenage sisters in Ghaziabad have died by suicide, with a chilling note blaming online gaming addiction and academic pressure. The 15 and 17-year-olds were found hanging at their home in the Loni area on Monday.
The police recovered a handwritten suicide note from the scene. Written in Hindi, the note stated the girls were taking the extreme step due to their addiction to online games and poor performance in studies. It explicitly said no one else was responsible for their deaths.
Eyewitness Account of the Tragedy
A neighbour, who witnessed the scene, said the girls were alone at the time. Their mother was visiting a relative and their father was at work.
“I immediately raised an alarm and informed other neighbours. We then called the police,” the eyewitness said.
Police Investigation Underway
The bodies have been sent for post-mortem. Authorities have registered a case and are probing all angles.
“We have recovered a suicide note from the spot. The note suggests that the girls were addicted to online gaming and were upset over their exams. We are investigating all angles,” a senior officer from Loni police station stated.
The incident has shocked the local community, leaving the family in profound grief. The case highlights growing concerns about and academic pressure on minors.
