On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, three young girls in Ghaziabad tragically ended their lives by jumping from the ninth floor of their residential building, an incident that has shocked the nation and drawn concern from celebrities and the public alike.
Actor Sonu Sood took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his grief and strong views on how digital exposure is affecting children. In his post, he wrote, “Three young girls lost their lives in Ghaziabad today. Not to violence. Not to poverty. But to the unseen pressure of online gaming and digital addiction.” He reiterated a message he has shared before, saying, “I’ve raised my voice before, and I’ll say it again. Social media and online gaming must be restricted for children under 16, except for education.”
Sonu stressed that what children need most isn’t algorithms or constant screen time but support and guidance. In the same message, he added, “Childhood needs guidance, not algorithms. Care, not constant screens. This isn’t about blame. It’s about protection, before it’s too late.” He urged that this heartbreaking event should not become just another forgotten headline, but a catalyst for action.
Alongside his tweet, Sonu shared a video on Instagram in which he appealed to parents and caregivers to avoid giving phones to children for social media, advising that devices should be used only for educational purposes. He reaffirmed this by captioning the video, “Social media can wait. Childhood can’t.”
The tragic loss of the three sisters has sparked debate online, with many agreeing with Sonu’s stance that stricter age limits and more responsible digital parenting are essential to safeguarding young minds.
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