Model Poonam Pandey faked her death to spread awareness about cervical cancer. AICWA has demanded legal action against her
Poonam Pandey
Model Poonam Pandey recently faked her own death to 'spread awareness' about cervical cancer. However, it has not gone down well with people who were upset with the news of her death and the model has been facing backlash ever since. Many have urged Mumbai Police to take strict action against Poonam for spreading false news.
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The All-Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) also demanded an FIR against her. On Saturday, AICWA took to their official X handle and called for legal action not just against Poonam but her manager too. They condemned the publicity stunt and argued that “no one in the film industry stoops to such levels”.
“The Fake PR stunt by Model and Actress Poonam Pandey is highly wrong. Using the guise of Cervical Cancer for self-promotion is not acceptable. After this news, people may hesitate to believe any Death news in the Indian film industry. No one in the film industry Stoops to such levels for PR. Poonam Pandey’s manager had confirmed the False News, so there should be an FIR against Poonam Pandey and her Manager to prevent anyone exploiting their own death news for personal gains (PR). The entire Indian film industry, along with the entire nation, paid tribute (sic),” the statement read.
Subject: The All Indian Cine Workers Association has requested the Honourable Mumbai Police Commissioner to file an FIR against model and actress Poonam Pandey and her manager.
— All Indian Cine Workers Association (@AICWAofficial) February 3, 2024
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Speaking to ANI, Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, AICWA President, said, "Poonam has played with the emotions of people in India. After learning about the news of her demise, so many people prayed for her and her family...She hurt the sentiments of people by involving in a cheap publicity stunt. It was not the right way to create awareness about cancer. I request police to register an FIR against her."
On February 2, Poonam's manager claimed that the actress had lost her life to cervical cancer. A statement was also posted on Poonam's official Instagram which read, "This morning is a tough one for us. Deeply saddened to inform you that we have lost our beloved Poonam to cervical cancer. Every living form that ever came in contact with her was met with pure love and kindness."
However, on Saturday, Poonam shared a video on social media announcing that she is alive and shared that she faked her demise as she intended to raise awareness about cervical cancer.
"I feel compelled to share something significant with you all - I am here, alive. Cervical Cancer didn't claim me, but tragically, it has claimed the lives of thousands of women who stemmed from a lack of knowledge on how to tackle this disease. Unlike some other cancers, Cervical Cancer is entirely preventable. The key lies in the HPV vaccine and early detection tests. We have the means to ensure no one loses their life to this disease. Let's empower one another with critical awareness and ensure every woman is informed about the steps to take. Visit the link in the bio to delve deeper into what can be done. Together, let's strive to put an end to the devastating impact of the disease and bring #DeathToCervicalCancer," she said.
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