Trucker Drivers Protest: Long queues at petrol pumps in India as people rush to fill their tanks amid fears of a fuel shortage. The queues are a result of truck drivers protesting against the new penal law on hit-and-run accidents, which is part of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. The law stipulates up to 10 years imprisonment or a fine of INR 7 lakh for drivers causing serious road accidents and fleeing the scene. Protests have erupted across the country, with private bus and truck drivers enforcing chakka jams . Drivers and transporters are demanding the repeal of the law due to concerns of unjust punishments.
Truck drivers protest against hit-and-run law: As people resorted to “panic buying”, a few states said they had adequate stocks of petrol and diesel. Here s what states said as “panic buying” led to fuel shortages at many petrol pumps.
Truck drivers protest against new hit-and-run law: The AITC representatives will raise their concerns about the new criminal law Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita at a meeting with Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Tuesday evening.
Truck drivers protest against hit-and-run law: Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said the new rule has not been implemented yet. “Before implementing Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 106/2, we will have a discussion with All India Motor Transport Congress representatives.,” he added.