**Bhubaneswar:** Odia film industry has raised concern over assault on Jatra artist Usasi Mishra at Kaniha in Angul district on Sunday night. Ollywood film stars Archita Sahu said that it is the responsibility of the organisers to ensure the safety and security of artists.
“Such incidents are scary. As artists we go to different parts of the State to perform. Yesterday Usasi encountered the assault, another day it may be me,” Archita said.
Actress Bidusmita said that eve-teasing has become a common practice in during stage performances nowadays. However, the incident with Usasi was extreme. “The incident is agonising. The mentality of the organisers and the public has to change,” she added.
The Ollywood stars demanded a proper inquiry into the entire incident and whoever is found guilty, strict action should be initiated against them.