Srinagar, Dec. 23 -- People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday expressed concern over reports from Bangladesh alleging that Hindu women fear moving freely while wearing sindoor, calling the situation deeply disturbing.

In a post on X, Mehbooba said while the issue deserved serious attention, the Indian leadership appeared to face a moral dilemma in raising the matter with Bangladeshi authorities.

"Reports from Bangladesh alleging that Hindu women fear moving freely while wearing sindoor are deeply disturbing," she said on X.

"Sadly, the Indian leadership appears to face a moral dilemma in raising this grave issue with Bangladeshi authorities, as lumpen elements at home are themselves seen forcibly pulling off th...