A 48-hour strike in Assam halts public transport, protesting a new law on hit-and-run cases. Transporters' unions demand withdrawal, citing bias against drivers. Talks with officials fail. The law, replacing IPC, enforces stricter penalties, facing drivers with up to 10 years' imprisonment. It applies universally, causing concerns among private car owners. Citizens rush to petrol pumps amid fears of fuel shortages.
