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Drivers who cause a serious road accident by negligent driving and run away without informing the police or any official from the administration can face punishment of up to 10 years or a fine of Rs 7 lakh.
The protest is held citing an increase in instances of vandalism and robbery attempts.
The accused robbed an employee at the Hindustan Petroleum pump shortly after 2 am on Friday. They stole the money from his pocket after sprinkling chilly powder into his eyes and covering his face with a mundu (dhoti).
The strike will continue till 6 am on Sunday.
The strike is being held to demand adequate availability of regular petrol at pumps of Hindustan Petroleum and to protest the imposing of premium petrol, which is costlier.
Pazhunna-native Anas sustained a stab injury during a fight at a fuel station on the Pattambi Road.
A group of men allegedly caused damages worth Rs 2.5 lakh to a station at Ulliyathadukka after midnight.
Hare Krishna Fuels at Kanjirampara in the state capital has announced free petrol worth Rs 101 for the Olympic medallist's namesakes.
The visuals of the incident spread online, inviting widespread criticism.
The highest diesel price was reported from Malkangiri in Odisha – Rs 91.62 per litre.