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Ladakh Rejects Sonam Wangchuk’s Alcohol Claims, Cites Policy Withdrawal

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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Ladakh Territory Administration rejected Sonam Wangchuk’s claim that the government promotes alcohol on Oct. 28.
It said the 2026-27 Excise Policy, notified June 1, 2026, was withdrawn on Aug 26, 2026.
The reinstated 2025-26 policy permitted two liquor shops in Leh’s Ward 4 and Ward 6.
Only the Ward 6 shop opened after an auction on Oct 14, 2026.
The administration warned Wangchuk to verify information with official sources and stop spreading misinformation.

History

In 1995 India grappled with public-safety crises, most notably the Dabwali fire in Haryana that killed 442 people and spurred tighter safety regulations. That year also featured sweeping legal actions abroad, such as the U.S. Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act, reflecting a global trend toward stricter regulatory oversight. This climate of heightened regulation provides background for later Indian excise limits.

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In 1995 India grappled with public-safety crises, most notably the Dabwali fire in Haryana that killed 442 people and spurred tighter safety regulations. That year also featured sweeping legal actions abroad, such as the U.S. Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act, reflecting a global trend toward stricter regulatory oversight. This climate of heightened regulation provides background for later Indian excise limits.

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