Screengrab from the viral video (Picture: Instagram/zoyaali.reel.life)
NEW DELHI: A video of a household being allegedly harassed and threatened by auto drivers in Navi Mumbai has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage over rising instances of language-based intimidation in Maharashtra.The clip, shared by the account Zoyali Reel Life, exhibits a netizen recounting the ordeal. Based on the put up, the incident befell on the stretch from Koparkhairane to Ghansoli. The household claimed that their automobile was rammed by an auto-rickshaw, which broken their quantity plate. Quickly after, three to 4 extra rickshaws blocked their car.With their six-month-old child inside, the household alleged they had been harassed and compelled to pay cash. As per the put up, attackers additionally focused them for being non-Marathi audio system.One man began shouting, ‘Speak Marathi, this is Maharashtra!’ whereas one other auto driver mentioned, ‘They are from Delhi, take double money from them!’ “Harassed by locals for not speaking marathi. Forced us to pay. Maharashtra is not safe for outsiders.’,” the netizen wrote.The clip has triggered widespread reactions on-line. One person wrote, “Very disappointed. Hope you guys are safe and be careful.” One other commented, “Great job for making it public. Stay safe!”The incident comes amid rising issues over related instances. Final month, seven unidentified individuals, allegedly linked to the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), had been booked in Mira Highway for assaulting a candy store proprietor for not talking Marathi.
