Teen loses hand after picking up police grenade in Lens

A 15-year-old high school student had his hand torn off in Lens, France, on Monday morning after picking up a police grenade, prompting an investigation into the incident. The teenager, a sophomore at the school, was quickly treated by emergency services and transported to Lille University Hospital. According to the Pas-de-Calais prefect, his life is not in danger. The IGPN has opened an inquiry into the explosion, focusing on potential charges of violence causing permanent disability, and will examine whether police use of the grenade was justified. The injury occurred amid ongoing student protests in France, with 413 schools reporting disruptions on Monday morning, a 27% decrease from Friday. The Human Rights League has condemned a "global drift regarding the rule of law" and the "failure to respect the legal framework" in police interventions against mobilized students.