UP: Child Welfare Committee says viral 'three brides, one groom' marriage was prank; girls admit video was staged for social media
Amroha, July 28
The Child Welfare Committee, Amroha, has concluded that the widely circulated video showing three sisters allegedly marrying the same man was a staged social media prank and not a real marriage.
CWC Chairman Akhilesh Bhardwaj said the three young girls appeared before the committee and admitted that the video had been created only to gain popularity and attract views on social media. He said the inquiry was initiated after concerns were raised that one of the girls featured in the viral video might be a minor. During the proceedings, the girls clarified that no marriage had actually taken place and that the claims made in the video were false.
Presenting their version before the committee, the three girls said they regularly create social media content and had shot the video on July 17 purely for entertainment. They said the clip unexpectedly went viral, following which they faced widespread trolling. Under public pressure, they initially claimed that the marriage was genuine but later decided to disclose the truth.
The girls also expressed regret over the incident, saying they should not have allowed the prank to continue for so long. They admitted they should have clarified from the very beginning that the video was fictional and apologised for the confusion it created.
Following their statements, the CWC confirmed that the "one groom, three brides" marriage story was entirely fabricated for social media and that no such marriage had taken place.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's shocking how easily people believe such things. But honestly, the real issue is why three sisters marrying one man even seemed plausible to anyone? We need more digital literacy, especially in smaller towns. These girls didn't mean harm, but the consequences could have been serious if a real marriage had been forced.
As an outsider looking in, it's fascinating how quickly something like this goes viral in India. The CWC's response seems appropriate—investigating without jumping to conclusions. But the trolling must have been brutal. Social media can be a double-edged sword: great for entertainment, terrible for spreading fiction.
I feel bad for the girls, but they should have known better. In UP, this kind of thing can lead to real trouble—families getting involved, honor issues, even violence. The fact that they initially claimed it was real shows they were scared of the backlash. Let's use this as a lesson: don't play with fire on social media.
Attention seekers! They got what they wanted—fame, even if it's negative. But I'm glad the CWC clarified it was a prank. Imagine if this had been real; it would have set back women's rights in the region. Let's focus on educating youth about responsible content creation. 😊
I'm curious—why would they choose such a controversial theme? Three brides, one groom? It's almost like they knew it would go viral for the wrong reasons. In any case, the CWC handled it well. Hopefully, the girls face no legal action and just move on. Social media pranks need
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