Indian police have launched an investigation into a viral claim that a young photographer married two sisters and their cousin in a temple ceremony in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, triggering widespread debate on social media and raising questions over the marriage's legal validity.
According to Indian media reports, the alleged ceremony took place on July 15 in Amroha district.
Viral videos appear to show Vikas, a 23-year-old photographer and videographer, applying sindoor (vermilion) to the three women, a traditional Hindu marriage ritual.
The women—Savitri, 19, her sister Santosh, 18, and their 20-year-old cousin Saroj—are social media content creators with a large online following.
अमरोहा में 3 रीलबाज सगी बहनों ने अपने कैमरामैन से शादी कर ली है. कैमरामैन विकास उर्फ विक्कू करीब 6 महीनों से तीनों बहनों के वीडियो कंटेट में उनके पति का रोल निभाता था. विक्कू ने मंदिर में सरोज, सावित्री और संतोष के साथ सात फेरे लिए और उनकी मांग में सिंदूर भरा। pic.twitter.com/UVMMoAESWx
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Reports said Vikas had been working with them for the past six months as a cameraman and frequently appeared in their videos portraying the women's husband.
The three women said they chose to marry the same man because they had grown up together and did not want to be separated after their families began arranging individual marriages for them.
They insisted they were all adults, had acted of their own free will and had not intended to offend any religion.
Vikas also defended the decision, saying he respected the wishes of all three women and agreed to the marriage with their mutual consent.
The viral videos have drawn criticism from some Hindu religious groups and local traders, who described the alleged marriage as being contrary to traditional Hindu practices.
Meanwhile, the management of Chamunda Mata Temple distanced itself from the ceremony, stating that renovation work was underway on the day of the alleged wedding and that no priest was present at the temple.
Officials said they are trying to determine who, if anyone, conducted the marriage rites.
Police said no family members were present during the ceremony and no formal complaint has been filed by any party.
However, officers have sought proof of age from all four individuals and said legal action would be taken if a complaint is received or any violation of the law is established.
Legal experts have also questioned the validity of the alleged marriage.
Advocate Anurag Pandey, associated with the Allahabad High Court, said the Hindu Marriage Act does not permit a Hindu man to have more than one wife at the same time, meaning such a marriage would not be legally recognized.
Police said the investigation is continuing to determine the facts and whether any legal provisions have been violated.