Visitors should not wear short skirts

Srinagar, India - An Islamic group in Kashmir, India today warned the travelers that they should not wear short skirts and clothes that expose the body in the region.

 

Group, Jamaat-e-Islami asked the tourism in the region to support their contention.

He said travelers should be informed in advance so dress appropriately when in Kashmir to prevent them riled religious extremists.

 

"A number of tourists, especially foreigners, wearing short skirts and provocative fashion clothes that are in conflict with the ethics and culture and is unacceptable in a civilized society," said a spokesman for Jamaat-e-Islami, Zahid Ali.

 

A number of tourists visiting the region again India-administered Kashmir two years ago after violence between the Muslim separatists in the region is decreasing.

The majority of the region consists of Muslims.

 

Kashmir is famous for beautiful panorama as rumat boats, mountain ranges and lakes. - AFP