Mumbai has India's second highest of rapes after New Delhi.
Violence against women has been a huge topic in India, since the gang rape and death of New Delhi female student.
Now, the Shiv Sena-run Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has cleared a proposal banning the display of lingerie on mannequins in the city.
The proposal seeks strict action against shopkeepers and hawkers who display such mannequins.
This questionable approach, strives to reduce sexual assaults by ridding room for arousal in men who pose a danger to women.
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However, most underwear manufactures, suppliers and retailers say that if the ban does go into effect it will have a killer effect on their industry.
Retailer, Jaikishan Chotrani says in India's culture most women are too embarrassed to ask for underwear.
Chief Sitaram Kunte from BMC is yet to give the final approval for this proposal.
