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Govt taking steps to prevent escalation of violence: Advani

Union Home Minister Lal Kishenchand Advani on Friday asserted that the government was taking all steps to ensure that communal violence was not allowed to escalate and voiced confidence that the situation in Gujarat would be brought under control.

The attack on Sabarmati Express on Wednesday and the communal flare up in Gujarat were 'so serious' that they had shaken the entire country, he said, while strongly condemning the violence.

"Defence Minister George Fernandes is in Gujarat and the government believes that the situation will be brought under control," Advani said.

The army has already staged a flag march in Ahmedabad, he said.

The home minister said the government's efforts were aimed at establishing peace and communal harmony in the country and that it was in constant touch with the Gujarat government.

"We will ensure that the communal situation is not allowed to escalate," he added.

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