Truck drivers protest against new hit-and-run law, long queues at petrol pumps
Tuesday, 2 January 2024 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 Rs 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'.
Controversy arises as the District Magistrate in Shajapur, MP faces backlash for his 'aukat' (stature) remark towards protesting truck drivers discussing the new hit-and-run law. The drivers expressed concerns over increased penalties. Protests ensued in multiple states, causing panic buying at...
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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... IndiaTimes Also reported by •Zee News
Videos and images across social media platforms showed massive traffic jams and long queues at petrol pumps that caused concerns about fuel shortages. DNA
The new law attracts a 7-10-year prison sentence for drivers falling foul of it. As a result of this protest, people at petrol pumps faced long queues. DNA Also reported by •IndiaTimes