Date:15/07/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/07/15/stories/2008071559080400.htm

Tamil Nadu - Chennai

Lorry owners observe token fast

CHENNAI: Members of the lorry owners association of Chennai, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur observed a token fast in Kancheepuram. They were protesting against the government not taking action against lorry owners carrying goods beyond capacity.

In a press release, R. Sukumar, president of the lorry owners’ association welfare committee, appealed to the government to initiate spot action against such lorry owners. — Special Correspondent