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As the indefinite 'Quit Steering Wheel' protest by commercial drivers enters its third day, fuel crisis in Odisha has deepened, prompting police to step in.
In a significant development, fuel tankers are now being escorted by police in several parts of the state to ensure smooth supply of petrol and diesel.
Visuals have emerged from Soro in Balasore district, showing police escorting fuel tankers on National Highway-16 near Chaparpada.
This comes after reports that agitating drivers were blocking tankers and even allegedly manhandled some tanker drivers who refused to join the protest.
According to sources, in certain instanc...