After Protests, Centre Agrees To Keep New Hit-And-Run Laws On Hold

The All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) on Tuesday after their meeting with the Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said that the new provision of imposing ten years of punishment and fine for hit and run cases has been kept on hold. President of All India Motor Transport Congress Amrit Lal Madan said, "You are not just our drivers; you are our soldiers... We do not want you to face any inconvenience. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has kept the ten years of punishment and fine that were imposed on hold. Until the next meeting of the All India Motor Transport Congress is held, no laws will be imposed."