After Nepal, Protest Erupts in France, Bus Set On Fire; 200 Arrested

After unrest situation in Nepal, violence erupted in French capital Paris. After the Block Everything Movement , a large number of protesters have come out on the streets in Paris. Due to the increasing Violence and unrest situation in Paris, police have taken 200 protesters into custody. 

As per reports, clashes between protesters and police was witnessed in Paris. Reportedly, protesters have closed the roads of Paris and violence started at many places in the country. In order to control the situation, police has fired tear gas shells and taken more than 200 people into custody.

Protesters Demand to Shut Down Everything

The protesters had demanded to shut down everything in Paris. However, according to French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, the protesters have failed in their intentions. This protest first started on social media, after which a gathering of protesters took place in Paris. In such a situation, more than 80,000 policemen were deployed in Paris. The police immediately arrested the protesters who broke the barricades.

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau Statement

Reportedly, amid the growing unrest situation, protesters set a bus on fire in the western part of the French city of Rennes. The situation is worsening in France as power outage in the area and train traffic was also disrupted. He stated that protesters want to create atmosphere of rebellion in France.

Why Violence Erupted in France?

The situation in Paris disrupted at more than 30 places. Ahead of the violence, a 'block everything' movement was launched on social media. In fact, French Prime Minister Bayrou had also shared a plan to save 44 billion euros (about Rs 4 lakh crore) in the budget, for which he was heavily criticized and he had to lose his power.

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Defense Minister Lecornu as the new Prime Minister. At the same time, a rebellion has started in Paris against the decisions of Emmanuel Macron.