India, Jan. 16 -- A fresh controversy linked to dancer Nisha Maharana has erupted in Odisha's Balangir district after it emerged that a police officer allegedly inaugurated a Jatra show where she reportedly performed obscene dance.

According to reports, a Jatra show was organised in the Chandanbhati area under Balangir Sadar police limits on January 12, where Nisha Maharana performed an obscene dance on stage. Shockingly, the show was allegedly inaugurated by Chandanbhati Police Outpost officer Ranjit Pradhan.

Eyewitnesses claimed that while the controversial dance was underway on stage, the police officer was present among the audience and appeared to be watching the performance without raising any objection.

This has triggered public...