The Ghaziabad family's financial situation was dire, with reports indicating the father had sold the three minor sisters' phones to pay off outstanding bills, adding to the family's distress. Chetan Kumar had also stopped allowing his daughters to use his mobile phone, which may have distressed them further. The girls, aged 11, 14, and 16, were deeply influenced by Korean dramas and had been spending significant time on their mobile phones. Korean culture influencePolice officers said the minors were influenced by Korean culture and had been spending significant time on their mobile phones. I came to know about all this only after the police forensic team examined their mobile phones," he said.

Source: dna February 05, 2026 04:05 UTC