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Protesting oil tanker drivers meet Govt representatives Petrol supply to Jammu may restore today 8/21/2016 11:04:23 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 21: The protesting oil tanker and truck drivers today met the government representatives seeking security and compensation for their damaged vehicles by the miscreants in Kashmir besides for injured persons. Meanwhile the petrol and diesel supply for the Jammu region may resume tomorrow but it will remain suspended for the Kashmir Valley. ''The representatives of oil tanker, trucks and other transporters today had a detailed meeting with the Divisional Commissioner Jammu Dr Pawan Kotwal, which was also attended by the senior officers of police and army,'' Anan Sharma, president J&K Oil Tanker Association here told . He said that the transporters demanded security before resuming supply to the Kashmir Valley, adding, ''compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the injured drivers and for the vehicles damaged was demanded from the government and they have agreed for it but the security matter is still being discussed.'' The agitating drivers including those who suffered injuries in the Valley are also having meeting with the government officials. ''We will be holding a meeting and the petrol products supply to Jammu region may resume tomorrow morning but it will not be restored in Kashmir unless the demands are met,'' he asserted. Jammu and Kashmir Oil Tanker Association yesterday went on strike while all the depots are closed in protest against alleged attack on tanker drivers and damage to the vehicles by some miscreants in Kashmir Valley. ''Around 3 to 4 drivers were mercilessly beaten and more than 20 tankers damaged by the miscreants last evening in Kashmir,'' Sharma added. He said that an indefinite strike has been announced and no tanker from Jammu will carry the oil supply and other petro products to the valley unless the government provides security.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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