The Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir has asked tourists visiting the Valley not to wear skimpy clothes and threatened them with consequences if they failed to comply with the diktat. The Jamaat has stated that many tourists, especially foreigners, have been seen wandering in mini-skirts and other objectionable attire. They claim it is against values, local ethos and culture. The Jamaat said it was unacceptable.

There has been widespread condemnation and fury at what is being called the Talibanisation of J&K with this dress code. The outrage is justified, as tourism has peaked in the strife-torn valley and such statements will only deflate that bubble as tourists become wary of the ‘consequences and reactions’ that the Jamaat speaks about.