Srinagar: Chaos erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over the Kathua killings and the Gulmarg fashion show. Heated exchanges took place between the Opposition and the treasury benches. Several political leaders raised the issues in the Assembly.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah slammed the "obscene" fashion show at a ski resort in Gulmarg during the holy month of Ramazan. He also condemned the Kathua killings.

What Omar Abdullah Said On Gulmarg Fashion Show:

Abdullah alleged that the eventy hurt the religious sentiments of the people. "A private party was organised, a fashion show was organized there. from what I saw, it should not have been organised at any time of the year, let alone the month of Ramzan," Abdullah said. he further clarified that the event was a private party and was organised without government permission.

"It was a private party and there was no government involvement, no permission was taken from us. Instructions have been given that if anything against the law has happened then action should be taken. If necessary, it should be handed over to the police, the police will investigate it," Chief Minister Abdullah said.

Earlier, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had ordered an inquiry into a controversial fashion show held in Gulmarg, which sparked criticism for allegedly offending societal sentiments.

Ruckus In Jammu And Kashmir Assembly:

A fashion show in the ski resort of Gulmarg during the fasting month of Ramzan evoked widespread criticism, with Kashmir's chief priest, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, saying obscenity in the name of tourism promotion will not be tolerated.

In a post from his X handle, the mirwaiz said: "Outrageous! That in the holy month of Ramzan an obscene fashion show is organised in #Gulmarg, pictures and videos from which have gone viral sparking shock and anger among people.

"How could it be tolerated in the valley known for its Sufi, saint culture and the deeply religious outlook of its people?" He said those involved in organising the event should be held accountable.

"Those involved should be immediately held accountable. Such obscenity in the name of tourism promotion will not be tolerated in #Kashmir!" the Mirwaiz added.

Omar Abdullah On Kathua Killings:

Abdullah on Monday strongly condemned the killing of three civilians in Kathua. "We condemn the killing of innocent people and express our condolences to their families," CM Omar Abdullah said.

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has also condemned the killing saying that the people who are in charge of the Police, should answer why the crime rate is increasing.

"What happened in Kathua is wrong. Three people were killed. Those people who are in charge of the Police should answer why the crime rate is increasing," Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said