(Image source from: Miss Universe can face 2 years in jail})
Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo seems to have got her foot on her mouth, quite literally!
The former Miss Universe has got mire into a controversy regarding a footwear photo shoot at the Taj Mahal that was allegedly shot sans the knowledge of the heritage's authorities.
Defending herself, Culpo claimed that she didn't want to do the controversial footwear photo shoot at the Taj Mahal. If found guilty, then she and others could face an imprisonment of 2 years.
The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has filed a police complaint against Miss Universe, accusing her of a clandestine footwear photo shoot that took place on the grounds of the world wonder.
"Apparently, Culpo modeled pairs of shoes at the marble ledge known as the Diana Seat, using the Taj Mahal as a backdrop, without permission from ASI."
"The sandals from a bag she carried were taken and placed on the Diana Seat for shooting pictures, which is not permitted by the ASI (Archaeological Survey of India)," Taj caretaker Munazzar Ali said. "It also amounts to disrespect and insult," he added.
"Police Inspector Sushant Gaur said Culpo and others in the group were in violation of India's Heritage Act. The legislation bans commercial activity at the Taj Mahal, which is a World Heritage Site," writes Yahoo.
Culpo and others could face up to two years in jail and a fine of 100,000 rupees ($1,600) if found guilty, Gaur said, per the AP.
AW: Suchorita Dutta Choudhury
