How Poonam Pandey Fooled People With Fake Death News

A day after shocking the nation with a claim that she was dead, model Poonam Pandey has said that she is alive. "I am here, alive. Cervical cancer didn't claim me," the controversial queen said in a video.

On Friday, a post on her social media account read the message: "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. In this time of grief, we could request for privacy while we remember her fondly for all that we shared," the message read.

However, the post has taken many by a shock as three days ago she had shared a post on her social media account where she looked hale and healthy.

Her manager has confirmed the news of her death to Zoom. "Can't believe #PoonamPandey is dead due to cancer 😑 If this true then may her soul rest in peace," a user expressed condolence.

Another user said, "Poonam Pandey passed away! 😭😭 Om Shanti.Source her Instagram handle. very sad to say she passed away due to cervical cancer."

The third user commented: "I hope it's not some marketing gimmick coz it's distasteful but if it's true. Rest in peace."

However, tt turns out the news of her death was fake, a stunt pulled off by the actor and her team to spread "critical awareness" about cervical cancer.

In a video, posted on her official Instagram page, Pandey said, "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," the 32-year-old added.

Pandey claimed that she wanted to spread awareness about the 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. Together, let's strive to put an end to the devastating impact of the disease and bring #DeathToCervicalCancer," she wrote.

It has to be noted that many celebrities too had expressed condolence over the death news.