In Aligarh's Daunkoli village, Archana, a 35-year-old woman, allegedly jumped from her roof after enduring years of dowry-related abuse. A video surfaced showing the aftermath, leading to a police case against her husband and in-laws. They are accused of demanding additional dowry of Rs 5 lakh and a motorcycle.
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