New Delhi, March 10 -- The videos of a controversial fashion show organised last week at the world-famous ski resort of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir have been removed from Instagram.

The show sparked widespread criticism from Union Territory's religious and political leaders for being held during Ramadan, the Islamic fasting month. Pictures and videos of the event featuring models walking on snow were shared extensively on social media. Ramadan began in India on March 2.

Designer duo Shivan & Narresh marked fifteen years in the business by hosting a fashion show on March 7 in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir. The show presented the duo's skiwear range featuring art prints from the brand's archives. The collection included sculptural ski suits...