Statewide Bandh: Statewide Bandh On Jan 17 By Truck Owners | Mysuru News
Mysuru: Truck Owners Federation announced a day-long statewide bandh on January 17 in protest against the proposed 10 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine up to Rs 10 lakh for truck drivers in hit-and-run cases proposed in the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The federation urged the centre to withdraw the proposal.
Speaking to reporters, B Kodandarama, president of District Truck Owners’ Federation, said that this new proposal comes as a big shocker for lakhs of families part of the truck industry.
“No one causes accidents intentionally. Many times truck drivers run away from the accident spot fearing assault by the public. In such incidents, drivers surrender in another police station. Considering this as the hit-and-run cases is a death knell to the industry,” Kodandarama said.
“It is not possible to pay such a hefty fine for the truck drivers. The centre must reconsider this proposal,” he urged. tnn
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