Truck drivers launch nationwide protest against new Hit & Run Law

Owners and drivers of heavy vehicles are expressing anger over the rules brought by the central government. Over the decision taken by Prime Minister Modi, the truck, lorry and heavy vehicle operators across the country are protesting. They took up a nationwide strike due to which heavy vehicles have stopped everywhere in the country. In some places, heavy vehicles were parked on the national highways and a dharna was staged. They demanded to take back the decision taken by the Centre. They warned that the movement would be intensified if the government did not respond.

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What is the controversy?

It is known that the Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been replaced by a new law called Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. In this, the rules have been tightened in the case of ‘hit and run’ cases. Drivers responsible for road accidents are required to report to the police. The law postulates that if the information is not given, the punishment will be ten years imprisonment and a heavy fine of Rs 7 lakhs. Truck and lorry drivers are strongly opposing these rules.

They say that with this rule, they have to be afraid of driving lorries and trucks. On Tuesday, drivers and vehicle owners across the country took out an agitation. National highways were blocked due to sit-ins and protests. The impact of their agitations is particularly severe in Maharashtra.

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People Hurry for Petrol!

Meanwhile, the common motorists are running to the petrol stations after getting the information about these protests. Concerned that the supply of petrol and diesel would stop due to the truck and heavy vehicle strike, owners of cars, bikes and other motorists rushed to the petrol stations in advance.

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