Bhubaneswar, Jan. 13 -- The Gariaband district administration in Chhattisgarh has taken strict action following an allegedly obscene dance performance by Odia artiste Nisha Maharana at a Jatra event, leading to the arrest of organisers, the transfer of a senior revenue official and the suspension of police personnel.

The action was initiated after a video of an obscene item dance performed during an opera programme went viral on social media, prompting administrative and police intervention.Obscene Performance Triggers Administrative Action

According to official sources, Odisha-based Banadurga Gananatya was granted permission to stage jatra performances at Urmal in Gariaband district from January 4 to January 10. On January 9, Nisha Mah...