Indian sisters’ suspected suicide sparks debate on online influence, social media bans

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 5, 2026 at 12:43 PM

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Indian police are investigating the suspected suicide of three sisters, aged 12, 14, and 16, in Ghaziabad, India, on Wednesday. The investigation was launched after a suicide note was found and the girls' phones were confiscated. Authorities suspect the sisters were heavily influenced by online games, K-pop music, and Korean films, which they were later denied access to. The case has sparked debate about the impact of online influence and the potential need for social media bans for children and teenagers. Concerns have been growing among experts and regulators regarding excessive screen time and addictive algorithms harming child development.

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Korean ×260% Ghaziabad 70% Nimish Patil ×270% India ×390%

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