Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7 -- On January 2nd, long queues were seen outside petrol pumps in some parts of the country reportedly due to a shortage of fuel. Later it was ascertained that Truckers were demonstrating against the New Hit And Run Law. After two days, Truck Drivers decided to end their strike when Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla stated that the implementation of the new penal provision related to hit-and-run cases will only occur after consultation with the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC). But what is this new hit and run law and why did the drivers resort to protest. Let's find out. The recently enacted Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita introduces stringent penalties for hit-and-run incidents in India. The law specifies that an accu...