Clashes in Val di Susa: over 120 officers injured during No-TAV protests
A day of high tension has hit the Val di Susa, in Piedmont, due to violent clashes between protesters from the No-TAV movement and law enforcement. The protest, organized to oppose the construction of the new high-speed railway line, degenerated into a series of physical confrontations that resulted in a worrying toll.
According to official data, more than 120 law enforcement officers were injured during public order operations. The group of injured includes 58 police officers, 48 carabinieri, and 20 members of the Guardia di Finanza, who were engaged in guarding the construction site and the surrounding areas.
For their part, representatives of the No-TAV movement described the event as a "great day of struggle" for the defense of the Val di Susa territory. Activists argue that the construction of the railway project causes irreparable environmental and social damage to the valley, thus justifying their firm opposition to the project.
The situation remains complex and under the attention of the competent authorities. Law enforcement continues to monitor the area to prevent further episodes of violence, while the political and social debate over the construction of the railway line continues to divide Italian public opinion.