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Appeal for harmony

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NEW DELHI: To check the outbreak of violence in several parts of Punjab, the Centre has rushed 25 companies of paramilitary forces there and advised the State government to enforce curfew in the violence-hit cities.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Home Minister P. Chidambaram appealed for peace and harmony among different sections. External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said the government would ensure that the perpetrators of the “completely mindless and wanton act” in a Vienna gurdwara were brought to justice.

Expressing concern over the violence in Punjab, the Prime Minister appealed for an end to violence. “In areas where curfew has been imposed, it is necessary that people should go back to their homes and allow the security forces to restore law and order. I sincerely appeal to the people of Punjab to heed this message and help the authorities restore peace and order.”

Dr. Singh reminded the people that Sikhism preached tolerance and harmony. “All the revered gurus of Sikhism preached the values of equality, brotherhood and harmony,” he said in a message.

Mr. Krishna, who took charge of External Affairs Ministry on Monday, said the government was in touch with the Austrian authorities.

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