France: The violence that started in France after the death of a young man in a police shootout is not taking the name of stopping. Protests are taking place across the country regarding this incident. Arson and vandalism are happening everywhere. French President Emmanuel Macron has also condemned the ruckus happening in the country. About 40,000 policemen have been deployed to stop the protests in France. The round of arrests continues. Amidst all this, three days have passed since the incident, but the ruckus continues.
Significantly, 17-year-old Nahel was shot dead by a policeman for breaking traffic rules in Nanterre, a suburb of Paris, the capital of France. After this incident, violence erupted in France and people’s demonstrations have now taken a formidable form. Since the murder of the youth, there have been incidents of arson and sabotage across the country. Hundreds of people have been detained by the police.
French President concerned about violence
After the second day of uproar, French President Emmanuel Macron chaired a government crisis meeting on Wednesday morning. But till now his government has not been able to control the deteriorating situation. On Thursday too, the protesters set several cars on fire, the police were also attacked at many places. After Nahel’s death, the government and the police were targeted through wall painting.
Shooting officer arrested
The Paris police told about the ruckus that 14 people were arrested on Thursday night. Along with this, incidents of arson and vandalism took place on Thursday night in Marseille, Lyon, Pau, Toulouse and Lille. Significantly, he has been arrested while registering a case of willful murder against the officer who fired. The curfew on the outskirts of Paris continues. Bus and other transport services have been stopped. Despite this, the uproar is not taking its name.
421 people have been arrested
According to local media, at least thirteen buses from the RATP depot in Aubervilliers were set ablaze on Thursday night. Several incidents of violence were witnessed in Paris and its suburbs, with looting, arson and the firing of fireworks. French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said that so far at least 421 people have been arrested in protests across France.
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