Truck motorists in Karnataka are each set to go on an indefinite strike from moment onwards in kick against the recently introduced law for megahit- and- run cases. The Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners ’ Association had earlier said all truck motorists across the state have been asked to support the strike and keep their vehicles off theroad.C Naveen Reddy, chairman of the association, said the union government came to a “ unilateral decision ” that was “ hasty ” and that they didn’t consult them before arriving atit.What’s this new law for megahit- and- run cases? The new provision under the strict law imposes a penalty of ₹ 7 lakh on the indicted, with a jail term of 10 times for megahit- and- run cases, as opposed to the two times in the former provision. This comes under the lately passed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita( BNS). It isn’t yet clear how important impact this state-wide strike will have. still, logistics and energy vacuity will probably be affected.