India, March 10 -- Jammu and Kashmir's grand mufti Nasir-ur-Islam on Monday strongly condemned the fashion show held in Gulmarg during the holy month of Ramzan, calling it a "cultural invasion".

"Semi-nude men and women were walking on the ramp, which is completely unacceptable. It is against our traditions and religious values. Legal action must be taken against those responsible," the grand mufti said, urging the central government to intervene.

"...Such heinous acts are not acceptable in Islam...We are badly hurt and the central government should take action in this matter and stop such things to happen in the soil of J&K," he said.

The fashion show, featuring models in skiwear, has triggered widespread outrage, drawing strong react...