Violence has engulfed France amidst protests, with more than 1,300 protesters being arrested

Violence has engulfed France amidst protests, with more than 1,300 protesters being arrested

Violence has engulfed France amidst protests, with more than 1,300 protesters being arrested

 On Tuesday, police targeted a 17-year-old youth in Paris, accusing him of violating traffic laws. Since then, the situation in France has escalated. In protest against this incident, the younger generation has taken to the streets with multiple allegations of discrimination against the government. This incident occurred on the fifth day, Saturday. Until Saturday night, the police had arrested more than 1,300 protesters in connection with this incident. According to government sources, 1,311 people have been arrested.

Noting the situation in Paris, President Emmanuel Macron postponed his visit to Germany. The German government has been informed about the situation in Paris by Macron. He expressed his sorrow for the delay in the visit.

According to media reports, to control the situation, the government has deployed an additional 45,000 police officers and gendarmes on the streets of France. Among them, only 5,000 soldiers have been deployed in Paris. According to local media sources, armored vehicles have also been seen on the streets. According to government sources, many shops and buildings have been set on fire. Even a gun shop has been looted. 492 government buildings have been damaged. Nearly 2,000 cars have been burned. Additionally, fires have been set in nearly 4,000 locations.

The largest library in the city of Marseille has been set on fire. Most of the books in that library have turned to ashes. The video of the incident has already spread on social media. Although Anandabazar Online has not verified the authenticity of the video. According to government sources, nearly 300 police officials have been injured in the violent incident in Paris. Macron's government has stated that most of the protesters are young people. That is why President Emmanuel Macron has sent a message to parents to keep their children away from violence.