A Calcutta high court-appointed committee has revealed significant failures by local authorities during the Murshidabad violence in Dhulian, pinpointing a local councillor's involvement in orchestrating the attacks on April 11. The report highlights the complete absence and inactivity of the local police during the unrest. Victims require tailored rehabilitation packages and appropriate compensation.
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