Turkey prosecutors probe girl band over 'indecency'

Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into a girl band "Manifest" on charges of "obscene acts" and "public indecency", local media reported Sunday.

The band was being investigated after their Istanbul performance on Saturday.

Istanbul chief public prosecutor's office said the probe was launched after it was found that the group's on-stage dances and performances "constituted an attack on public decency and morals, harmed feelings of modesty and chastity, and carried the potential to negatively influence children and young people", the private DHA news agency reported.

Manifest, a newly formed group, has been drawing attention with its songs and live performances.

The six-member band, which gave its first concert earlier this year, first came to prominence through the televised competition "Big5 Turkiye".