PM Narendra Modi reviewed the situation in Haryana's Panchkula where violence broke out today..

Highlights PM Narendra Modi condemned massive violence in Punjab and Haryana

PM said that officials urged to work round-the-clock to restore normalcy

Followers of Ram Rahim turned violent after he was convicted for rape

PM Modi stressed that officials had been urged to work round-the-clock to restore normalcy.

The instances of violence today are deeply distressing. I strongly condemn the violence & urge everyone to maintain peace. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2017

The law & order situation is being closely monitored. I reviewed the situation with the NSA & Home Secretary. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2017

Urged officials to work round the clock to restore normalcy and provide all possible assistance that is required. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2017

Violence erupted after Dera chief Ram Rahim's conviction in rape case by Haryana court

President Ramnath Kovind had earlier called the violence and damage to public property after the court verdict "highly condemnable" and appealed for peace.Congress president Sonia Gandhi also expressed grave concern over the widespread destruction of public property, "senseless attacks" on the media and the death of several people including children in the violence.