Truckers urged to resume work after government assurance on new hit-and-run law

Truckers protesting nationwide against the hit-and-run law were urged to resume work immediately after a late-evening agreement between the transport body representing them and the government. The new rule that provides for up to ten years of punishment in hit-and-run cases has not been implemented yet, the government said, adding that any decision would be taken only after discussions with the transport body.

The truckers' association also said that the protest against the new penal provisions in the hit-and-run law will soon be withdrawn.

"We met and discussed the provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and all issues have been resolved. The new laws have nor been implemented yet and will only be implemented after consultation with AIMTC," said Malkit Singh Bal, the Chairman of the



truckers' body's core committee.

He also said that the strike would end soon and that the drivers have been urged to resume work.

Meanwhile, Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said, "There was a discussion with the All India Motor Transport Congress on the law imposing a punishment of ten years (in hit-and-run cases). This law has not yet been implemented. We will implement it only after discussing with the AIMTC."

Amrit Lal Madan, President of All India Motor Transport Congress, said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has kept the ten years of punishment and fine that was imposed, on hold.

"Until the next meeting of the All India Motor Transport Congress is held no laws will be imposed," Madan assured the protesting truckers, after a meeting with the government.