Bihar Jewelers Mandate Clear Faces: All Coverings Banned for Security, Not Just Hijab

• All India Jewelers and Gold Federation (AIJGF) mandates customers show faces before entering Bihar jewelry stores from Jan 8, 2026.
• Rule applies to all face coverings (hijab, niqab, helmet, ghoonghat, mask) for security reasons, not targeting any religion.
• Decision aims to curb rising robberies and thefts where culprits use face coverings to evade identification.
• Customers will be politely requested to reveal faces; no forced removal, notices displayed outside shops.
• Rule sparks controversy, with some calling it a 'hijab ban' while others support it for enhanced security.

Why It Matters: Bihar jewelers' new rule requires clear faces for security, applying to all coverings, not just hijab.