Ghaziabad police are investigating the deaths of three sisters – Nishika (16), Prachi (14), and Pakhi (12) – who died after jumping from their apartment building earlier this week, while likewise re-examining a previous case involving the girls’ father, Chetan Kumar.
Prior Case Under Review
Police confirmed Saturday that Kumar was previously linked to the 2015 death of his live-in partner, who died after falling from a roof in Rajendra Nagar Colony. DCP (Trans Hindon) Nimish Patil stated the initial investigation deemed the death suspicious, but it was later ruled a suicide.
Currently, investigators have found no evidence linking the two cases, but are considering Kumar’s background as they examine the family’s circumstances and the mental state of the three sisters.
Complex Family Dynamic
Police sources have revealed that Kumar has three wives – Sujata, Heena, and Tina – who are all biological sisters. Sujata is the mother of Nishika, while Heena is the mother of Prachi and Pakhi. Investigators are exploring whether the family structure contributed to the girls’ mental health.
The girls’ emotional connection to their father is also under scrutiny. Officials stated the suicide note recovered from their room was addressed to their father and did not mention their mothers.
Confiscated Phones and Digital Evidence
Police officials have reiterated that the sisters were distressed after their father confiscated their mobile phones. Kumar reportedly took the phones due to concerns about their excessive utilize of Korean apps, online games, and contact with foreign friends, and subsequently sold the devices.
Cyber crime teams are currently tracing the buyers of the phones to recover potential digital data. Forensic analysis of a phone used by the girls on the night of the incident found no trace of Korean applications.
Fingerprints, the suicide note, and handwritten material have been sent to the forensic science laboratory for analysis.
Concerns Raised About Negligence
The Uttar Pradesh State Commission for Women, following a visit to the family, has flagged potential parental negligence and excessive academic pressure as contributing factors. Commission Chairperson Dr Babita Singh stated that “the mental state of the children was not understood at the right time.” The commission has requested a detailed report from local authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of the investigation?
Police are treating the deaths of Nishika, Prachi, and Pakhi as a suicide and are awaiting reports from forensic and cyber analysis.
Was there a previous investigation involving the girls’ father?
Yes, Chetan Kumar was linked to the 2015 death of his live-in partner, who died after falling from a roof. The case was initially considered suspicious but was later ruled a suicide.
What role did the girls’ mobile phones play in this situation?
The sisters were reportedly distressed after their father confiscated their phones due to concerns about their use of Korean apps and online games. He later sold the devices.
As investigators piece together the events leading up to this tragedy, the role of family dynamics and access to technology remain key areas of focus.
