Earlier, several truckers associations across the country had gone on a strike to protest the provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for hit-and-run accident cases
Truckers Strike: This represents a notable increase from the prior penalty of two years under the IPC. Transport associations argue that the new legislation will dissuade drivers and subject them to unfair consequences. Nevertheless, the protests were called off after the central government assured that the new law would be enforced after thorough deliberation.
The Odisha State Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Limited (OMFED) service has been badly hit by the protest as they are unable to transport milk to the market due to the drivers stir, an official said.