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The stir called by truck, bus and tanker operators on Monday against the provisions in the new Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) was called off on Tuesday night after the Centre held talks with the All-India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) representatives.
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The truckers were protesting against a new law that prescribes punishment of up to 10 years’ imprisonment or a maximum penalty of Rs 7 lakh for those who run away without informing authorities after causing serious road accidents
The new law on hit-and-run has not come into force yet, and a decision on implementing it would only be taken after consulting with the All India Motor Transport Congress, the Union home secretary said.