Prime Minister Narendra Modi today appealed to the people of Gujarat to remain calm and maintain peace following violence in the state over an agitation demanding job reservation for the Patel community. In his message, Mr Modi said violence does not benefit anybody and peaceful solutions to the issue should be found. He said development is only possible if all sections of society work together. <br/><br/>Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel regarding the law and order situation in the state. The Home Minister said in a statement that his Ministry is in constant touch with the Gujarat Government after violence was reported from across the state last evening following the brief detention of Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) convener Hardik Patel and lathicharge on his supporters at the rally venue. Additional forces have been rushed to Gujarat to control the situation. <br/><br/><br/>Meanwhile, situation in violence hit areas of Gujarat is tense but under control. Curfew has been imposed in some parts of Ahmedabad, Surat and Mehsana districts after last night's violent incidents. Barring sporadic incidents of stone pelting and arsoning, no major incident of violence has been reported since this morning.<br/>Paramilitary forces including State Reserve Police Force, Rapid Action Force and Border Security Force have been deployed in Ahmedabad, Surat and Mehsana district to maintain law and order situation. <br/><br/>11 companies of CRPF have already been deployed in different parts of the state, while 30 additional companies are being sent from Delhi.<br/><br/>Gujarat Chief Minister also reviewed the situation in a high level meeting at Gandhinagar today. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh called Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel this morning and offered all help from the centre including additional companies of paramilitary forces.<br/><br/>In a media release, Chief Minister Anandiben Patel has ordered inquiry against the alleged police atrocities on agitators and assured strict action against the responsible persons. She also appealed to the people to maintain peace in the state. Gujarat bandh called by Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti has evoked mix response so far.