Long Queues At Petrol Pump Trigger Fuel Shortage As Drivers Protest Against New Hit-And-Run Law

In India, a widespread fuel crisis has emerged as truck drivers stage nationwide protests against the recently implemented Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023. This law imposes a 10-year jail term and fines up to ?7 lakh for 'hit-and-run' cases, a move contested by commercial vehicle drivers who argue that accidents are often not intentional. The three-day strike, affecting truck, bus, and tanker drivers, has led to road blockades in states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. With disruptions in transportation, fuel supplies are dwindling, prompting panicked citizens to rush to petrol pumps.