Nagpur : Nagpur Rural Police have registered a case against more than 26 people in connection with an alleged obscene dance programme held at Green Farm in Champa Shivar, under the Pachgaon Police Station limits. The farm owner, manager and caretaker have also been named as accused. Police seized property worth ₹64,100 during the action.
According to police, a confidential tip-off was received about alleged obscene gestures and dance performances by men and women during an event organised at the venue on October 8 and 9. Following the information, police initiated an inquiry and examined CCTV footage from both days.
The footage reportedly showed some men and women performing dances involving allegedly obscene gestures. Based on the findings, police registered a case against the persons identified during the investigation.
Farm Owner, Manager Among Accused
Those named in the case include Green Farm owner Ramlू Kondya Sultan (70), manager Arif Anwar Khan (40), and caretaker Arif Suleman Sheikh (42). The accused are residents of different locations in Nagpur and Bhandara districts.
According to the available information, the case also involves individuals from Gadchiroli, Balaghat, Akola, Bhadravati, Wardha, Nagpur, Kamptee, Gondia and Chandrapur. Four women have also reportedly been named as accused.
The exact role of each person and their responsibilities in organising or participating in the event will be established through further investigation.
Case Registered Under Maharashtra Law
Police have registered the case under the Maharashtra law prohibiting obscene dances in hotels, restaurants and permit rooms and protecting the dignity of women working in such establishments.
Investigators are examining the CCTV footage and other available evidence to determine the nature of the event and whether the activities violated applicable legal provisions.
The seized property is valued at ₹64,100. The complete details of the seized items have not been specified in the available information.
Rural Police Step Up Investigation
The action was reportedly initiated on the directions of Nagpur Rural Superintendent of Police Harsh Poddar. The investigation is being conducted by Pachgaon Police.
Police are examining the circumstances surrounding the programme, the roles of the organisers and other persons involved, and the evidence collected from the venue. Further legal action will depend on the findings of the investigation.
While the case has triggered discussion in the rural Nagpur region, claims about previous incidents at the venue or expenditure running into lakhs or crores have not been independently established from the available information.
The allegations against the accused remain subject to investigation and judicial proceedings. Their guilt has not been established.
