Mysuru, June 11 -- Concerned over the growing reach of drug networks into educational centres such as Mysuru, lawmakers called for a zero-tolerance approach towards narcotics. They urged authorities to step up enforcement against drug trafficking and abuse.

Karnataka Legislature Committee on Subordinate Legislation Chairman and MLA S.R. Srinivas directed officials to take stringent action against both drug users and peddlers and intensify efforts to curb the sale and consumption of narcotic substances.

Presiding over a Committee Meeting at the Abdul Nazeer Sab Auditorium in the Zilla Panchayat (ZP) premises yesterday, Srinivas also instructed Food Safety Department officials to crack down on the use of artificial colours in food sold by...