15-Year-Old Loses Hand Amid Ongoing Student Protests in France
A 15-year-old student protesting against school conditions lost his hand after picking up a police stun grenade in Lens on Monday. The incident occurred during a period of widespread school closures, with 400 to 500 high schools affected out of 3,700. Since protests began over teacher shortages, 24 schools have been damaged and 78 staff injured. Nationwide, around 5,000 arrests have been made, with significant property damage reported. Clashes between police and students have erupted in cities including Lille and Toulouse. Student unions are planning further demonstrations amid concerns of escalating violence, as security officials warn of potential disruptions from extremist groups.
Published 1 day ago • 05 Oct 2026, 03:31 PM IST