<p>Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday expressed concern over the increasing incidents of communal violence and said government will ensure those guilty are punished.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Speaking at the inauguration of the National Integration Council (NIC) meet here, the prime minister said the meet had a special significance in light of the communal violence in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh.<br /><br />At least 48 people were killed in communal clashes that broke out in Muzaffarnagar Sep 7.<br /><br />"The Muzaffarnagar violence led to a huge loss of lives and property. We have seen communal violence in Kashmir and Assam in the past few months," the prime minister said.<br />"The government needs to take every step possible to deal with this violence," he said.</p>
<p>Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday expressed concern over the increasing incidents of communal violence and said government will ensure those guilty are punished.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Speaking at the inauguration of the National Integration Council (NIC) meet here, the prime minister said the meet had a special significance in light of the communal violence in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh.<br /><br />At least 48 people were killed in communal clashes that broke out in Muzaffarnagar Sep 7.<br /><br />"The Muzaffarnagar violence led to a huge loss of lives and property. We have seen communal violence in Kashmir and Assam in the past few months," the prime minister said.<br />"The government needs to take every step possible to deal with this violence," he said.</p>