The truck drivers’ strike in Hyderabad against new penal provisions for hit-and-run accidents continues to cause long queues at petrol stations due to fears of a fuel shortage. Despite the agitation seemingly being spontaneous and no official strike declared, the impact is significant, with widespread concern over potential shutdowns of fuel stations.
The government is attempting to address the issue, clarifying that the law targets those who flee accident scenes, with severe penalties to deter hit-and-run incidents. Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla has convened a meeting with the All India Motor Transport Congress to discuss the situation further.
