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Liquor Ban in Delhi on October 9-10 Ahead of Major Protests
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News18•08-10-2026, 18:52
Liquor Ban in Delhi on October 9-10 Ahead of Major Protests
- •All retail liquor shops in Delhi will remain completely closed on October 9 and 10, 2026.
- •The Excise Department issued the order following a special recommendation by Delhi Police to maintain law and order.
- •The decision comes as a precautionary step ahead of a proposed major protest in the capital.
- •Shops operating under L6, L6FG, L8, L10, L14, and L8 & L14 licenses are included in the closure.
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The Excise Department ordered liquor shops to close following an appeal and special recommendation by Delhi Police to maintain public order and law ahead of a proposed protest.
All retail liquor shops operating under L6, L6FG, L8, L10, L14, and L8 & L14 licenses will remain completely closed during the dry days.
Protests and high-voltage controversies arose in the capital due to opposition anger directed at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alongside a major protest called by CJP.
