Bhubaneswar: Item dance in Jatra (opera) shows during Khandagiri Mela in Bhubaneswar has been banned this year. The decision was taken at a meeting of personnel of Khandagiri police station in the city and representatives of Jatra Committees on the day.
The Police refused to grant permission for dance on item numbers during Jatra shows which would take off with the beginning of Khandagiri Mela on Magha Saptami (seventh day of Magha month in Odia calendar).
Taking a tough step against nudity and obscene dance, the police also directed the Jatra troupes not to allow popular item dancers Nisha, Bhagyashree Sahoo alias Sahu Bhauja and Rani Priyadarshini to perform during the shows.
Besides, a special central committee would be formed to keep a watch on the Jatra shows so that the restriction is not flouted. As many as 13 troupes will pitch the tent at Khandagiri to perform Jatra shows which will continue from February 6 to 17.
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