Even as India extended support to France in the fight against terrorism, a few factions continue to label it all as “Islamophobia”. Following the barbaic murder of three people in a Church in Nice, France this week, French President Emmanuel Macron called it an “Islamist terrorist attack” and deployed an additional 4000 troops to protect schools and churches in the country. It all began when a school teacher was beheaded in Paris after
Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi spoke of “Islamo-fascism” and said the suspect had “repeated endlessly ‘Allahu Akbar’ (God is greatest)”, a BBC report said.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in France, including today’s heinous attack in Nice inside a church. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “I strongly condemn the recent terrorist attacks in France, including today’s heinous attack in Nice inside a church. Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the people of France. India stands with France in the fight against terrorism.”
Muslims across the globe are criticizing the French government and protesting all over. Not just Bangladesh and Pakistan, even various parts of India witnessed wide protests against French PM Macron. Poet Munnawar Rana was also quoted as promoting the beheading of the school teacher in France.
Meanwhile, the country also went into lockdown Saturday. As per an AP report, entire France (with 67 million people) will stay indoors as thrier second lockdown came into effect. The citizens, are however, allowed for “one hour of exercise a day within a half-mile (1 kilometer) of home, to go to medical appointments, to a place of work, or to shop for essential goods. Restaurants and cafés are shuttered, apart from those that offer takeout,” the report said.
“Going to friends’ houses, having friends over and moving around for anything other than the reasons set out” will be impossible, Prime Minister Jean Castex explained firmly on Thursday.