Probe opens into obscenity at Patuakhali Shaheed Minar

PATUAKHALI, Apr 20 (bdnews24.com): The local administration has opened a probe into an alleged incident of obscenity at the altar of Shaheed Minar in Patuakhali's Kalapara Upazila.

Kalapara Mayor Bipul Halder organised an event titled 'Mayor Night' at the Shaheed Minar on Thursday.

A probe committee was formed after allegations of 'inappropriate dances' were raised, Upazila Nirbahi Officer Tanvir Rahman said.

"A girl performed a dance to a Hindi song at the event which sparked widespread outrage on social media."

A three-member panel was subsequently formed under the instructions of the district administration. It has been given until Apr 23 to submit a report, the UNO added.