A language dispute in Dombivli turned violent as Poonam Gupta and her companions were allegedly attacked by the Dhoble family for speaking in English. The incident occurred when Gupta greeted her neighbors in English, sparking anger from the Dhobles. Despite an initial non-cognizable complaint filed by the police, the case took a turn after CCTV footage revealed the aggression displayed by the Dhobles towards Gupta, her friend, and her husband. The authorities are now reassessing the situation in light of the new evidence. The altercation highlights the importance of language sensitivity and mutual respect in diverse communities like Dombivli.

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