Jammu-Kashmir Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah has ordered an inquiry into a fashion show held in Gulmarg, which has sparked criticism for "offending societal sentiments".

According to news agency ANI, Abdullah condemned the event and emphasised that it should not have been conducted, particularly during the month of Ramzan.

"A fashion show was organised and some things in the fashion show have hurt the sentiments of society. What I have seen there, it should not have been conducted anytime of the year or in Ramzan month. We have ordered an inquiry," Abdullah said, making it clear that the event was organised by private parties, without any government involvement or permission.

"This was a private party and there was no government involvement, no permission was taken, and we will act tough if any law was broken," he stated.