Interestingly, the paper says that their claim of the number of deaths is based on 'models' and estimates, not actual data. Meaning the 3.2 -3.7 million figure is 'speculation', not based on actual data.
"Not an iota of truth", YJ Dastoor, the ASG of the Calcutta HC slams Times of India for incorrectly reporting developments in the ongoing West Bengal post-poll violence
Times of India report published on January 4 that was headlined: "Post-poll violence in Bengal: No proof in 21 rape, rape-attempt cases mentioned by NHRC, CBI says".