India, Aug. 9 -- Two brothers from Himachal Pradesh's Hatti tribe have defended their marriage to the same woman and responded to online trolling, calling it a centuries-old tradition practised with consent.Pradeep Negi, who works with the Jal Shakti department, and Kapil Negi, both from Thindo village in the Shillai region, said they married Sunita from nearby Kunhat village between July 12 and 14.

They added that the ceremony was performed with the consent of both families and in line with local rituals and customs.Speaking via their Facebook page after allegedly facing online trolling, the brothers said such marriages are neither rare nor forced in their community.

"Joridar pratha has been practised for centuries and will continue. I...