'India plans law against communal violence'

"We will definitely not tolerate it (a Gujarat-like incident) and we will use all that is within our command to ensure that the situation is properly dealt with," Patil told PTI in an interview.

The Home Minister was replying to a question on UPA government's views on the 2002 riots and the role of the Centre and state governments in such situations.

Asked about the steps to mitigate suffering of the riot victims, Patil said "of course, we will help them. People who need justice will be helped....

"We will do all that is necessary and issue directions which are necessary," he said.

Patil said, if required, he would also visit the state while recalling that he had gone to Gujarat during the riots.

Replying to questions, he said Government is considering framing a law to fight communal violence.

The government would discuss the law with legal and constitutional experts to give it a final shape, Patil said.

"It will be a law which will really deal with communal violence," he said adding it would cover all aspects like who is instigating or abetting such violence, conspiring or funding such activities.

Patil said the law would also spell out the role of the Centre and the states in dealing with communal outrage.

Talking about the lessons learnt from Gujarat riots, Patil said "one should do his duty. That is the lesson and that is applicable to all and not only to the police.