Leh: Strong resentment is growing in Ladakh, Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, after the administration approved a new excise policy expanding the sale of hard liquor across the region, including Muslim-majority areas, despite longstanding religious and cultural opposition from local communities.

According to Global Mirror, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved a policy allowing the sale of Foreign Liquor and Indian Made Foreign Liquor through 20 new retail vends across districts including Nubra, Changthang, Sham and Zanskar.

The move marks a major departure from previous restrictions.