Mysore/Mysuru: The indefinite Lorry strike launched by the Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners Association urging the Government to repeal the new law in respect of hit-and-run cases, has been called off with effect from last midnight.
As per the new law, drivers who cause serious and fatal road accidents and run away without informing the Authorities (Known as hit-and-run cases) face up to 10 years of imprisonment and a penalty of Rs. 7 lakh, which Lorry Owners and driver Unions have termed as draconian in nature.
