Ladakh Protesters Demand Liquor Ban, Administration Responds

• Protesters in Ladakh are demanding a ban on liquor sales.
• The Ladakh administration is discussing the possibility of declaring the region a dry Union Territory.
• This year, only one retail vendor is functional, with 17 new licenses issued, bringing the total to 40.
• The number of bars attached to restaurants offering retail sale of liquor has increased.
• The government has reached out to the protesters to address their demands.