INQUIRER.net: Indian city considers mannequin ban to curb sex crime

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Indian city considers mannequin ban to curb sex crime May 29th 2013, 23:09 MUMBAI—The city council in the Indian city of Mumbai came under fire Wednesday for a proposal to ban lingerie-clad mannequin dummies in shops and markets for fear they could encourage sex crime.   Commentators and women's rights group have ridiculed the draft directive by Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) at a time when the country is trying to curb crimes against women.   The proposal by BMC member Ritu Tawade awaits final clearance from the civic body's chief.   "I believe that mannequins, especially the two-piece clothes (bikinis), have an impact on the incidence of crimes against women in the state. Such a display affects the mindset... Keep on reading: Indian city considers mannequin ban to curb sex crime Media files: mumbai-map.jpg (image/jpeg)

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