New Delhi, April 8 -- A case of linguistic racism has come to light in the Thane district of Maharashtra where two women were assaulted for saying "excuse me" instead of speaking in the Marathi language.

One of the two victims was even carrying a nine-month-old baby in her arms.

The incident took place on Tuesday morning when the two women, who were on a two-wheeler, were entering the premises of their housing society in the Dombivli area of the district.

The entire incident was caught on camera. It has gone viral on social media.

Police said they received a complaint from the two women and were conducting a preliminary probe into the matter.

According to a complaint filed at Vishnunagar police station, the woman, who was riding the ...