Ladakh-based educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk says his organisations are facing an 'onslaught from all sides', as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) intensifies scrutiny into alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA).

Speaking to PTI, Wangchuk revealed that a CBI team arrived with 'an order' about 10 days ago, citing a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) complaint that his Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL) received foreign funds without clearance.

“We don’t want to be dependent on foreign funds, but we export our knowledge and raise revenue. In three such instances, they thought it was foreign contribution,” Wangchuk told PTI.

What the CBI is investigating

According to ANI, the CBI has been probing HIAL for the past two mon

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