New Delhi, May 24 -- Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen on Monday expressed her views on girls wearing hijab in public places.

In an interview, replying to a question on the hijab row, she said, "It is totally their choice. I can't comment on their choice. If they want to wear hijab and follow religion, it's their personal choice. I don't have any problem with them wearing hijabs. After all, it's their own choice. I am okay with that".

The row that was triggered after hijab-wearing students of Udupi Government Pre-University College were denied permission to attend classes.

Later, the controversy spread across the state.

Ultimately, the matter reached the Karnataka high court. After hearing the case, the court upheld the hijab ban in schools...