The three-day strike was initiated by truck, bus, and tanker drivers in opposition to the stringent jail and fine regulations introduced under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) for hit-and-run cases.
The BNS imposes severe penalties on drivers involved in hit-and-run incidents.
Offenders who cause a serious road accident by negligent driving and flee without informing authorities can face up to 10 years in prison or a fine of Rs 7 lakh
Private transport operators argue that the new law discourages drivers and may result in unjust punishments.
Blockades and protests have significantly affected fuel supply, causing lengthy queues at petrol pumps in various states, including Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra.