India, April 15 -- Goods transportation across Karnataka came to a standstill from midnight on Monday, as thousands of trucks halted operations in protest against rising fuel costs and issues related to toll plazas. The strike, launched by the Federation of Karnataka State Lorry Owners and Agents Association (FOKSLOAA), is indefinite and has raised concerns over potential disruptions to the state's economy and supply chain.

FOKSLOAA, a coalition representing 129 trucking associations with around six lakh members, including drivers, agents, and owners, said it was forced to call for a strike due to the state government's failure to act on their long-pending grievances.

"Our repeated pleas have gone unanswered. The burden of soaring fuel ...