India, Sept. 4 -- A woman in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh jumped from the terrace of the two-storeyed building after she was allegedly assaulted over dowry by her husband and in-laws. The woman miraculously survived the fall and has been admitted to the district hospital.

The woman, identified as Archana, allegedly faced years of torment over dowry demands at Daunkoli village in Aligarh's Gonda block, a report in The Times of India said.

Despite her family spending Rs.10 lakh on her wedding six years ago, her in-laws have been pressurising her for an additional Rs.5 lakh and a bullet bike.

The incident occurred on August 1 (Monday) when 35-year-old Archana climbed the roof over the assault. A video, recorded by the neighbours, showed the vi...