The chief minister also met the family of television reporter Rajesh Verma who was killed in the violence. Later, he told reporters that the state government had given Rs.15 lakh compensation to the family and that a member of the family would be provided a job.
The chief minister was accompanied by state cabinet minister and Samajwadi Party leader Rajendra Choudhry.
So far, 47 people have been killed in the violence. The situation is fast returning to normal. Curfew was relaxed for the day in three police station area of Muzaffarnagar.
Around 40,000 people have taken refuge in more than 30 relief camps set up in Muzaffarnagar and Shamli districts.
Communal clashes erupted in Muzaffarnagar Sep 7 after simmering discontent over a molestation case of Aug 27 which subsequently led to three people being killed in a clash.
