Letter.

Letter Published in TheNational UAE on 7 July 23 Violence abating in France is a good step With reference to the editorial Europe’s protests are undermined by those who cause insult and injury (July 4): the ongoing crisis in France and Sweden was well analysed. The shooting of Nahel, an innocent 17-year-old by the police caused these riots and the incident was followed by the death of the 24-year-old fire fighter on duty. People were aggravated at Nahel's death and started looting properties and making the public more panicky. French authorities and Swedish authorities must act and control the violence and looting. As often happens in riots, innocent civilians tend to suffer. It remains to be seen whether Europe will restore peace and normality and take strict action against the looters. It is good the unrest is tapering off. People must live in calm. K Ragavan, Bengaluru, India