Fined burqa-clad wife will never step out Husband of first woman to be penalised in Italy for wearing face-covering veil in public makes this shocking decision, as he does not want other men looking at her
The Muslim husband of the first woman in Italy to be fined for wearing a burqa has vowed to never let her outside again, because he doesn't want other men looking at her.
Amel Marmouri (26), was handed a penalty of 500 euros (Rs 2,900) after being spotted by police officers in a post office in the northern city of Novara.
The fine is the first case of its kind in the country.