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"Without any prior intimation, the Delhi Police came and arrested Gulati from his Dwarka Residence under ESMA Act," said AITWA President Ramesh Agarwal.
When contacted, a Delhi Police spokesperson, who neither confirmed nor denied the arrest, said "we are yet to receive the updated information."
AITWA has called a nation-wide indefinite strike since Sunday midnight along with All India Motor Transport Congress, in which over 60 lakh truckers have participated, demanding lower diesel prices, reduction of toll taxes and abolition of service taxes among others.
So far five states -- Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh -- have invoked ESMA and more states are likely to implement the law to ensure smooth supply of essential commodities.
Meanwhile, the transporters entered the fifth day of their strike on Friday following a deadlock between the government and truckers. The Centre has also advised states to act tough on truckers and invoke Essential Commodities Act and National Security Act and impound trucks, if needed.
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After researching, I found the truckers demands to be unjust. Given the fact that most of the truckers do not adhere to best business practices.. Even then, the GoI has conceded the vital demands. Now, what is the strike for? There needs to be a mechanism in place to deal situation like this.. At this point in time, I do not consider them less than ShriKasab.