Hyderabad, Sept. 9 -- A Dalit woman hailing from the Valmiki community in Aligarh's Kotwali area of Uttar Pradesh has accused five individuals, including a retired Army soldier, of assault, molestation and death threats.

In her complaint, she stated that her family is constantly pressured to leave the village.

According to the Dalit woman, her mother-in-law had purchased a plot and built a house. However, a few members from the upper caste tried to construct a passage by placing shutters near her gate, even though an alternative route was available.

The woman accused the retired Army soldier, Yogendra Singh, of repeated harassment and attempted rape. "He has beaten me and molested me several times. He often peeps into my house without ...