Chandigarh, December 26 - Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the state government has taken strict steps to root out drug addiction in the state. Necessary legal action has been taken against those involved in drug trafficking and illegal properties of all such people have also been identified and demolished, he added. 

The Chief Minister said this while replying to a question raised by MLA, Sh. Abhay Singh Chautala regarding the demolition of houses of people involved in drug peddling here today on the first day of the winter session of the Vidhan Sabha.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that terming the State Government's action of demolishing the properties of the people associated with drug trafficking as 'destructive' is ethically wrong. 

Using such words shows that the Opposition is not happy with the action taken by the Government against drug traffickers.  We have and will continue to take strictest action against such smugglers.  

The Opposition should be clear if they are with the government, or are in support of those involved in this illegal trade, said Sh. Manohar Lal. 

The Chief Minister said that If during the investigation it is found that the immovable assets of these criminals have been constructed wealth being amassed by them through proceeds of crime then all such houses/properties will be demolished. Also, the strictest action will be taken against all those who are found working in tandem with these accused. 

Sh. Manohar Lal said that such an atmosphere has to be created in society that even the family members of these wrongdoers should disown them, only then this social evil can be uprooted from the society.