Ladakh administration rejects Sonam Wangchuk’s liquor shop claims as false
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
The Ladakh administration has dismissed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s allegations of widespread liquor shop protests as baseless, stating the Excise Policy 2026–27 was rolled back on August 6 following public feedback. Only one liquor shop is currently operational across the Union Territory, down from two permitted under the restored 2025–26 policy, with one opening in Leh on October 14, 2026. The administration clarified that 50 retail liquor vends in bars with restaurants and nine hotels with licences remain active across the UT. The auction notice for a second liquor shop was cancelled after the policy rollback.
Why it matters
The administration's rebuttal directly counters Wangchuk’s social media claims, ensuring the public receives accurate information about liquor availability in Ladakh following the policy change.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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