Penny Li, a event management executive who is an Indian national of mixed parentage, says that she was harassed, physically assaulted and called 'Japanese' by a Mumbai police constable who stopped her for not wearing a helmet.

At a time when security of women seems to be a priority for the government another shocking incident from Mumbai proves that despite several protests by citizens and speeches by politicians, a change in the attitude of people is unlikely.

Penny Li, an event management executive who is an Indian national of mixed parentage, says that she was harassed, physically assaulted and called 'Japanese' by a Mumbai police constable who stopped her for not wearing a helmet.

"He said you Japanese don't know any rules and regulations. I was very scared that a policeman can hit me where they are supposed to protect us. It was really disappointing that Mumbai police wasn't helping me," she told CNN-IBN.

While the constable later apologised, Penny was subjected to irrelevant questions when she wanted to file an FIR. The Juhu Police asked her to forget the matter. The constable reportedly took photographs of her as well, without her permission.

CNN-IBN reported that the constable was suspended only after Penny approached the Mumbai Police chief Rakesh Maria.

"This was an unfortunate incident. This isn't a rule but an exception. Most of our traffic constables are extremely courteous," Maria told CNN-IBN.