Valentine's Day Celebrations Opposed by Kashmir Woman Group
By Fayaz Wani
Srinagar, Feb 4: The woman separatist group of Kashmir, Dukhtaran-e-Millat (women of nation) opposes Valentine Day celebrations and has asked the hoteliers in Kashmir not to host any function on February 14.
In a statement issued here, Dukhtaran-e-Millat chairperson, Asiya Andrabi said that the Valentine Day celebrations are against the culture and region. "Its celebration is anti-Islamic and we are opposed to any such celebrations," she said.
The chairperson of the Dukhartan-e-Millat asked the hotel and restaurant owners in Kashmir not to host any party on February 14.
In the past, the Dukhtaran-e-Millat activists have opposed the Valentine Day celebration and 'seized' cards from stationery shops. They have also raided hotels and beaten couples celebrating the Valentine Day.
Fayaz Wani reports on life in Srinagar, Kashmir.
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