Explainer: Why truck drivers are protesting against new law for hit-and-run cases

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 petrol pumps. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge supported the truckers, accusing the government of penalizing the poor. The Home Ministry scheduled a meeting with truckers' representatives, while AIMTC chief assured that stringent provisions would not be immediately imposed after discussions with the Centre. #TruckersProtest #HitAndRunLaw #TransportUnions #ControversyInShajapur #RoadSafetyConcerns #AIMTCMeeting #GovernmentBacklash ~PR.282~ED.194~GR.121~HT.96~

Truck and bus drivers are protesting against the provision of up to 10 years jail for hit-and-run cases. The protests are happening across some states. Truckers...

Videos and images across social media platforms showed massive traffic jams and long queues at petrol pumps that caused concerns about fuel shortages.

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...