Jammu, Sept. 19 -- Share Tweet Share Suhail Rather Bandipora, Sep 19 (KNS): National Conference MLA from Gurez Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi has opposed a proposed "Tantra Silence" retreat in the valley, saying the organisers had not sought permission for the programme and urging authorities to prevent its conduct. Speaking to the Kashmir News Service, Khan said Gurez has a distinct social, cultural and religious character that must be taken into account while promoting tourism in the region. "Gurez is more vulnerable than Goa," Khan said, adding that local residents would not accept programmes that, in his view, could affect the valley's cultural and social sensitivities. He said Gurez has a rich Sufi heritage and a distinct cultural identity,...