Centre has asked all states to ensure zero tolerance to any attempt to incite communal tension and exploit religious sentiments. In an advisory, Home Ministry asked states to take strictest action as per law against such elements without any exception. The Ministry said the Central government has been concerned over various incidents with communal overtones across the country including the recent unfortunate incident of lynching in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh.

Earlier, the Home Ministry had sought a report on incident from the UP government and advised it to ensure that such incidents do not recur.