[India] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. Residents in Dhalwas, Ramban district (Jammu & Kashmir) reportedly held a peaceful protest on April 7, 2025, halting construction of a four-lane road expansion to demand improved village connectivity. The demonstration targeted National Highway 44 infrastructure development.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event. However, if confirmed and sustained, construction delays on NH-44 — a major north-south corridor — could affect regional freight movement and connectivity to remote villages in the Kashmir region.

Watch points

• Monitor whether protests expand or recur, potentially causing longer-term construction delays
• Track local government response and any negotiated resolution regarding village access infrastructure
• Watch for similar infrastructure disputes along other NH-44 segments under development