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Truckers block NH1 after clash

Updated At : 06:06 AM Oct 06, 2015 IST

Tribune News Service

Ambala, October 5

Transporters blocked NH1 near Mohri village after members of two unions clashed here today. Both parties demanded action against their opponents.

The incident took place when the union members stopped the driver of a private company not to ply his truck in view of the ongoing strike against toll across the region.

The driver refused and assaulted those had accosted him following which the highway was blocked.

The police reached the spot and pacified the agitators following which the blockade was lifted and traffic was restored.

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