The Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners’ Association has announced that it will go on an indefinite strike from January 17 to protest the new hit-and-run law under the new Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).
In remote areas where public presence is scarce, the erring driver might be the sole responder. It is for this purpose that the new law discourages a driver from abandoning the victim
"The meeting was held to tell them to raise their issues democratically but one of them was trying to incite others and threatening to intensify the stir, because of which I used these words. I express regret if anyone is hurt by my words," collector Kishor Kanyal said.
India News: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav removed Shajapur collector Kishore Kumar Kanyal from his post for his inappropriate language during a meetin