Actor Sonu Sood has responded after three sisters, aged 12, 14, and 16, tragically died by suicide, jumping from the ninth floor of their residential building in Ghaziabad. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Sonu called for stricter regulation of social media and online gaming, suggesting that these platforms should be "restricted for children under 16, except for educational purposes."

The actor expressed his concern, stating, “Childhood needs guidance, not algorithms,” and emphasized the urgency of action. “Three young girls lost their lives in Ghaziabad today (broken heart emoji). Not due to violence. Not due to poverty. But because of the unseen pressures of online gaming and digital addiction.”

Sonu reiterated his stance on the issue, saying, “I’ve spoken about this before, and I’ll continue to speak up. Social media and online gaming must be restricted for children under 16, except for educational purposes. Childhood needs guidance, not algorithms.”

He added, “Care, not constant screens. This isn’t about assigning blame. It’s about protection, before it’s too late. Let this not become just another headline we forget. It’s time to act.”

According to police officials, the three sisters had become heavily addicted to a Korean online task-based "love game." The tragedy unfolded early Wednesday morning at a high-rise apartment complex in Ghaziabad, where the girls lived with their father, a forex trader, and their mother. The eldest girl was from his first marriage, while the two younger sisters were from his second.

Assistant Police Commissioner Atul Kumar Singh shared that initial investigations suggest the girls developed a deep obsession with the online game during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, which significantly impacted their behavior, daily routines, and self-image.

Investigators also discovered that the eldest sister, despite being 16, was still studying in class 4, and all three girls had been irregular in attending school.