The Prime Minister has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in yesterday's incident of violence in Chhatisgarh. He visited some of the injured in a hospital in Raipur alongwith the UPA Chairperson and Congress President Srimati Sonia Gandhi, and wished speedy recovery to all those who suffered injuries in the incident.

The Prime Minister has reiterated his condemnation of the brutal attack  and said that such incidents will not weaken the country's resolve to fight violence with firmness.

We will pursue the prepetrators of this crime with urgency and I can assure the nation that the Government is committed to bringing them to justice, the Prime Minister said.

He asked the State administration to provide the best medical treatment to the injured.

He announced an ex gratia relief of Rs 5 lacs from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to the families of those who have lost their lives and an ex gratia of Rs 50000 to those injured.

The Prime Minister also reviewed the security situation in Chhatisgarh with the Chief Minister of the State and officials of the State government. He offered all possible help to the State in dealing with the situation.

Those who commit such dastardly crimes are working against the interests of peace and development in the area, the Prime Minister said.