[India] Riots: Violent demonstration

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On April 9, 2025, demonstrators in Ahiran town, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, blocked roads and burned tires in protest against the Waqf amendment bill. Police responded with baton charges against the protesters. The incident appears localized with low severity.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event. If confirmed and sustained, road blockages in Murshidabad district could disrupt local transportation networks, but second-order effects depend on whether similar protests spread to more economically significant corridors or logistics hubs.

Watch points

• Monitor for verification of the incident through independent news sources or official statements
• Track potential spread of similar protests to other districts in West Bengal or neighboring states that could affect major transportation routes