Eight booked after tourists in shorts slapped at Pune fort
Eight people have been booked following an altercation at a Pune fort where tourists wearing shorts were allegedly slapped by others present at the site. The accused reportedly questioned the visitors about Hindu culture during the confrontation.
The incident has reignited debate over dress codes at religious and heritage locations in India. Authorities registered a case against the accused, though details on the exact charges remain unclear.
The matter highlights ongoing tensions between cultural sensitivities and freedom of dress at public heritage sites across the country.
