India, Oct. 28 -- The Union Territory Administration of Ladakh has rejected climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's statement about the region's excise policy. The administration called his statements "false", "baseless" and "totally imaginary". It has also advised him to verify facts with official sources before making statements to the media.

In an official press release, the administration said it had taken "serious note" of Wangchuk's remarks during a press conference at Ladakh Bhavan in New Delhi on October 22.

Wangchuk had alleged that Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena was acting arbitrarily and that alcohol was being promoted across Ladakh despite public opposition. He also claimed that bars were being opened in neighbourhoods and near sch...