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Banned scavenging killed them; their families now wait years for Rs 30L relief

Manual scavenging continues despite legal prohibitions and safety mandates. Workers like Arjun Chauhan enter septic tanks for daily wages, risking their lives. Families of deceased workers face prolonged waits for statutory compensation, impacting their livelihoods. Official data disputes the wid...

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