Bihar Bullion Market Bans Hijabs Amid Robbery Fears, High Gold Prices

• All India Jewelers and Gold Federation (AIJGF) issued a directive banning women in hijabs/niqabs from purchasing gold/silver in Bihar's jewelry shops.
• The ban, visible in Muzaffarpur, aims to prevent robberies, citing past incidents like a shop looted in Jhansi by burqa-clad individuals.
• Bihar is the first state where bullion traders have implemented such a statewide order for security reasons.
• Jewelers emphasize the need for identification due to high gold (₹1,40,000/10g) and silver (₹2,50,000/kg) prices, making losses significant.
• Customers are requested to comply with the directive and uncover their faces inside shops for security and identification.

Why It Matters: Bihar bullion market implements statewide hijab/niqab ban for security amidst rising gold prices and robbery concerns.