France should adopt a policy of ‘Zero Tolerance’ going forward

Demand by the Bureau of Human Rights and Justice following nationwide riots after a football match

Violence near the world-famous Eiffel Tower in Paris

Paris (France) – Following the victory of Paris Saint-Germain (P.S.G.) over Arsenal in the final of the Champions League football tournament, large-scale violence erupted across France during the night of 30 May. In response, the Bureau of Human Rights and Justice issued an urgent statement, in which, it strongly condemned the violence and demanded a fundamental change in the country’s public-order policy, including the adoption of a ‘Zero Tolerance’ approach. According to information received by Sanatan Prabhat from reliable sources, many of the rioters were refugee Muslims from Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, and other African countries.

An arson incident in the city of Paris

Scale of the violence

According to official figures announced by French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, 780 people were arrested across the country in connection with crimes involving clashes and violence that occurred during the night. The unrest spread across 71 municipalities. In these incidents, 57 security personnel and 219 civilians were injured. 1 person was killed, and several serious stabbing incidents were reported in Paris.

This was a premeditated attack: Bureau of Human Rights and Justice

Shri. Dipan Mitra

The Bureau of Human Rights and Justice firmly rejected claims that the violence was merely a spontaneous and natural reaction by football fans. Speaking to a Sanatan Prabhat correspondent, the Bureau’s president, Deepan Mitra, said that the entire episode was a premeditated attack. “We witnessed similar sort of violence during last year’s celebrations. This has now become a long-term crisis that poses a serious threat to the long-term security of the French Republic. If the administration fails to take firm control of the situation now, France will have to pay a very heavy price in the future,” he said. Mr Mitra also strongly urged the implementation of strict preventive measures. He further stated that while enforcing public-security policies, the government should adopt a policy of ‘Zero Tolerance.’