Poonam Pandey, a controversial actress and model, is said to have passed away from cervical cancer on February 1, as confirmed by her manager. Her unexpected death has shocked the entire nation, however, what caught more attention than her passing was the reason behind it, leading many to question its authenticity. This news also caused a stir online, making ‘cervical cancer’ a top trend on social media.
Poonam Pandey’s ‘Family Is Missing’
On February 2, 2024, Poonam Pandey’s team shared a written statement accompanied by a picture, disclosing that the actress had succumbed to cervical cancer after a challenging battle. The note mentioned that she had been diagnosed with the illness some time ago, reaching an advanced stage.
Her team later clarified that the information was shared based on confirmation from her sister but is still awaiting official verification. Surprisingly, Poonam’s sister and family members are currently unreachable, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the situation.
The official statement from Poonam Pandey’s team reads, “This is to place on record that we have received a call from her family member ( sister ) this morning regarding her sudden demise and confirming the news ( as posted on her official Insta ID). We are awaiting further information from the family to update everyone. We will release an official statement as we receive further updates (sic).”
A report from India Today mentioned that someone close to Poonam Pandey shared that once the news of her death was posted on her Instagram account, attempts to reach her sister by phone were unsuccessful.
The person providing information also mentioned that Poonam’s sister’s phone has been turned off since morning, and attempts to contact other family members have been unsuccessful as well. They tried reaching out to 2-3 members of Poonam’s team, but their phones were either turned off or unreachable.
The source revealed: “We tried calling Poonam’s sister after our last call with her but ever since, her phone has been switched off. Not only that, but her other family members are also not reachable. We tried to get in touch with 2-3 members of Poonam’s team as well and, surprisingly, everybody’s phone is either switched off or unreachable. Hence, we are also confused at this moment.”
During an interview with Times Now, Poonam Pandey’s bodyguard stated that the actress never discussed her illness with him. He also confirmed that she participated in a photo shoot on January 31, 2024, alongside Rohit Verma. The bodyguard added that the door to Poonam’s house in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh is locked, and attempts to contact her family members have gone unanswered.
Fans sense of suspicion regarding the entire incident.
Meanwhile, fans on social media are expressing their reactions and a sense of suspicion regarding the entire incident. Check out the reactions of fans: