No Entry in Masks! Indore Jewelers' Market Decision Sparks Nationwide Debate
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News18•15-01-2026, 13:20
No Entry in Masks! Indore Jewelers' Market Decision Sparks Nationwide Debate
- •Indore's Sarafa Bazaar has banned customers with fully covered faces (hijab, niqab, mask, helmet) from transactions due to security concerns.
- •The Sarafa Vyapari Association cited increased theft incidents, including a 1 million rupee jewelry theft by a masked woman, making identification difficult.
- •CCTV face identification is now mandatory for all customers; goods will not be shown to unknown individuals with covered faces.
- •The decision aims to enhance security for expensive jewelry, though it has sparked debate over security versus individual freedom and religious sentiments.
- •Other Sarafa organizations nationwide, including the All India Jewelers and Goldsmith Federation, are considering similar rules.
Why It Matters: Indore's Sarafa Bazaar bans covered faces for transactions, sparking a national debate on security vs. freedom.
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