Delhi drinkers left dry after government’s alcohol policy U-turn

Aam Aadmi party's decision to scrap plan to privatise sale of alcohol comes after pressure from rival BJP

All over the Indian capital, the sound of metal shutters being pulled down at off-licences has left drinkers high and dry.

The dry spell, expected to last until 1 September, is the result of Delhi's government scrapping a new alcohol policy that would have allowed private companies to operate off-licences.