India, July 13 -- Truckers began an indefinite strike across Rajasthan from midnight on Monday against the enforcement of new regulations, such as costly Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTDs), permits and e-detection challans.

The Rajasthan Truck Transport Sangharsh Samiti, an umbrella organisation of the truckers, said the government failed to put in place the infrastructure required for the implementation of the regulations, causing hardships for operators and vehicle owners.

It claimed that around 10,000 trucks have gone on strike, and warned it could disrupt the supply of cement, steel, groceries, agricultural produce and other essential commodities if talks with the government fail.

The Samiti vowed to continue the agitation u...