STR:
Create a Windows Shortcut (.lnk‬) to a text file.
Drag and drop the Shortcut into Notepad++.

Result:
The .lnk file is opened.

Expected Result:
The target text file should be opened.

Notepad++ v7.8.3 (32-bit)
Build time : Jan 17 2020 - 18:20:02
Path : C:---\notepad++.exe
Admin mode : ON
Local Conf mode : ON
OS Name : Windows 7 Enterprise (32-bit)
OS Build : 7601.23964
Plugins : ComparePlus.dll HTMLTag_unicode.dll MenuIcons.dll PythonScript.dll _CustomizeToolbar.dll