Srinagar, May 24 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday warned of strict legal action against anyone, whether in the administration or in public life, connected to drug trafficking or lending support to it.

Sinha joined 'padyatra' in Shopian district of south Kashmir as part of the anti-drugs campaign in Jammu and Kashmir.

"Today I want to state unequivocally: whether an official or anyone in public life, if they are in any way connected to the drug network or lend it support, they will face strict legal consequences. I assure the people that if even the slightest trace of this infection has seeped into our system, it will be mercilessly cut out without hesitation," the LG said.

Addressing the gathering, the LG said the collect...