Nagpur Rural Police said armed escort is being provided to tankers transporting petrol in view of the ongoing agitation by truck and tanker drivers.
A senior officer said “strike force” teams of police on Tuesday foiled a bid by truckers to block National Highway No 6 at Tarsa in Mauda tehsil.
“Six special strike force teams have been formed in Nagpur district for quick response,” said Superintendent of Police Harssh Poddar.