A language dispute in Dombivli turned violent when Poonam Gupta was allegedly assaulted by the Dhoble family for greeting her neighbors in English. The altercation, which also involved Gupta’s friend and husband, escalated after the Dhobles took offense to the use of English. While the police initially registered a non-cognizable complaint, they are now reviewing their stance following the emergence of CCTV footage that captured the Dhobles’ aggression. The incident highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity and peaceful conflict resolution in diverse communities like Dombivli.