Odisha truck drivers threaten stir against the new hit-and-run law

The new hit-and-run law, under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, was introduced to curb road accidents and fatalities arising out of them across the country.

Many truck drivers have joined the strike that has been called to press for the revocation of new provisions and are holding protests. (Photo | PTI) 

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Driver Mahasangha has threatened to launch a statewide strike against the new hit-and-run law.

“We will submit memorandums to all collectors and SPs on Friday against the new penal provision for hit-and-run cases. The strike will be intensified across the state from Saturday onwards,” said the association’s treasurer, Aditya Prasad Behera.

The association claimed that around 5 lakh drivers in the state who are its members will all be part of the statewide agitation.

The new hit-and-run law, under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, was introduced to curb road accidents and fatalities arising out of them across the country.

The law imposes stricter penalties for hit-and-run cases, with up to 10 years of imprisonment and a fine of Rs 7 lakh.