The centre has convened an all party meeting tomorrow to discuss the situation in Jammu Kashmir. It also reiterated its intention to restart the process of dialogue with different sections of the people in the state saying that this can address issues of trust deficit and governance deficit. An official release issued after a Cabinet Committee on Security, CCS meeting in New Delhi last evening also expressed distress over the turn of events in the valley since Eid and expressed profound grief at the loss of life. While reiterating that discussion is the only way forward to find an honourable and lasting solution, the CCS said that dialogue can embrace all the issues that agitate the mind of the people in the state especially the youth. The government also expressed hope that following the all party meet, it would be able to engage the people of the state and take certain initiatives and measures that will build confidence among the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The CCS chaired by the Prime Minister appealed to the people in the state especially the youth to refrain from violent protest and maintain peace and order. It said that every life that is lost and every person who is injured adds to the complexity of the situation besides causing immense grief. The Committee expressed hope that the people of the state will heed this appeal and cooperate with the government in its efforts to ensure justice, dignity, honour and peace in the state. In Jammu and Kashmir, 17 people, including a policeman, were killed and over 70 injured with mobs torching several government properties and a school yesterday. The protests erupted following rumours of alleged desecration of Quran in the United States. There were clashes and firing at Tangmarg, Ajas, Pampore and Humhama Budgam. The state cabinet, which met last evening, condemned the alleged act of desecration and made a fervent appeal to the people not to take law in their own hands.In New Delhi, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh voiced concern over the ongoing unrest in Jammu and Kashmir. He also sought to reach out to the people in the state, saying their grievances have to be addressed and promised talks within the Indian Constitution with those who abjure violence.Jammu and Kashmir government has banned an international news channel, Press TV, after it aired the report about alleged desecration of the holy book.State DGP Kuldeep Khoda blamed hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani for instigating violence in the valley yesterday. Mr Khoda said, Geelani's close associate, Imtiaz Haider, instigated people at Budgam to defy curfew and target the public property. US Ambassador to India, Timothy Roemer has expressed dismay over the violence. He told media persons in New Delhi that extremist elements in all countries seek to sow hatred rather than peaceful co-existence. Meanwhile, curfew is being strictly enforced in all major towns in the Kashmir valley including Srinagar city.