(Anjali Shreya, Intern Journalist): The anti-racist demonstrations that have been going on for the past 100 days in Portland, Oregon province, turned violent on Saturday night. During this period, the protesters attacked the police with bombs, injuring a police officer. On Saturday, pro-armed police and anti-racist protesters clashed in Louisville on Saturday. The police used tear gas to disperse the protesters. The event preceded the annual horse race held in Kentucky.
Police said what the protesters did in Portland was very humiliating and violent. During this, he was attacked by bombs, in which a police officer was injured. A journalist has also posted a video related to the incident, in which protesters are seen running after throwing bombs. Nightly demonstrations have continued in Portland for the past three months. During this period, not only the protesters and police have come face to face but the right and left groups have also collided with each other. The police have spoken of arresting the protesters, but have not given their numbers.
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