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"Govt has kept its commitment to AIMTC, drivers, truckers and the transport fraternity by refraining from implementing the contentious Section 106(2) of BNS. The decision is a significant relief to entire transportation sector. This clause has been a subject of concern and debate within the industry due to its potential implications on operations and compliance," chairman of All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) Bal Malkit Singh said.

Karnataka truck drivers have initiated an indefinite strike opposing the newly introduced hit-and-run law under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. President of the Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners Association, C Naveen Reddy, criticizes the governments unilateral decision and lack of consultation. The nationwide impact includes long queues at fuel stations, panic-buying, and disruptions in wholesale vegetable markets. Despite assurances from the government to AIMTC, Karnataka truckers persist, rai...

The new provisions had triggered strikes by drivers in some states, including Maharashtra, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir. Massive queues of customers were seen at fuel stations across these states on Tuesday as the protests hit supplies and triggered panic buying. Bhalla said the government has taken cognisance of the concerns of truckers regarding the provision of 10 years imprisonment and fine and held the detailed discussion with the representatives of the A...

The Congress on Tuesday had come out in support of truckers' protest against the new law on stricter punishment in hit-and-run cases, saying the misuse of the legislation can lead to an ''extortionist network'' and ''organised corruption''.

AIMTC on January 2 appealed to protesting truck drivers to end their strike after the government assurance that the decision to invoke stringent jail and fine provisions for hit-and-run cases under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) will be taken after consultation with the truckers body.

Truckers Strike: "The situation is normalising now and by evening supplies from depots to all fuel pumps should reach as before. Already, fuel supplies from the depots have started reaching several filling stations," said secretary general of the Punjab Petroleum Dealers Association Rajesh Kumar.

Truck drivers, who went on strike, have started coming back to work and normalcy will return in a day or two, the AIMTC said

Truck drivers were protesting the "stringent punishments" outlined in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which imposes up to 10 years in prison or a fine of Rs 7 lakh for drivers causing serious road accidents due to negligent driving, who then flee the scene without informing the authorities.

Addressing reporters, AIMTC President Amritlal Madan said, "The government must withdraw the provisions relating to hit- and run cases in the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita". He said that the truckers association will decide on the future course of action after meeting with the Union home secretary in the evening.

The new provisions had triggered strikes by drivers in some states, including Maharashtra, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir. Massive queues of customers were seen at fuel stations across these states on Tuesday as the protests hit supplies and triggered panic buying. Bhalla said the government has taken cognisance of the concerns of truckers regarding the provision of 10 years imprisonment and fine and held the detailed discussion with the representatives of the A...