Bengaluru / Mysuru, April 15 -- 5,000 lorries stay away from roads in Mysuru

Lorry operators across the State have launched an indefinite strike from midnight yesterday, protesting the hike in diesel prices, increased toll charges and continued harassment by Regional Transport Officers (RTOs), while also pressing for the fulfilment of various other demands.

An estimated six lakh lorries are off the roads across Karnataka following the strike call given by the Federation of Karnataka State Lorry Owners and Agents Association. In Mysuru district alone, about 5,000 lorries have suspended operations, along with 4,000 lorries in Chamarajanagar district.

Led by Mysuru District Lorry Owners Association President B. Kodandaram and Abdul Khader...