Hyderabad, March 10 -- A huge controversy erupted in Kashmir after a fashion show was held in the Gulmarg hill station featuring male and female models walking semi-nude on snow-covered slopes.

The fashion show event was organised on Friday, March 7, by designers Shivan and Narresh to mark their brand's 15th anniversary. However, its timing coincided with the month of Ramzan, when the Muslim-majority population in the valley fasts and observes various other religious rituals.

Political outrage

The timing of the event was perceived as a disregard for local sensitivities, prompting a strong backlash from political party leaders and religious clergies.

Political and religious leaders condemn Gulmarg fashion show

Separatist leader and ch...