JAMMU, May 27 -- Ladakh lieutenant governor, VK Saxena, on Tuesday, expressed concern over the rise in cases of drug abuse in the Union territory. "An alarming rise in cases of drug abuse has emerged in Ladakh, putting almost every age group at a grave risk. What is more disturbing is the rapidly growing indulgence of minors and girls in substance abuse," the LG said in a post on X. He said as many as 298 new cases of drug abuse have been reported in recent months. Saxena directed the director general of police (DGP) to launch a crackdown against drug traffickers and their hideouts.HTC...