Leh, Sep 25: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday cancelled the foreign funding licence of the Students Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL), a Non-Governmental Organisation owned by activist Sonam Wangchuk.

The action comes just 24-hours after violent protests in the Leh city over statehood and 6th Schedule demand led by Sonam Wangchuk.

According to an MHA order, SECMOL was granted registration under FCRA to accept foreign contributions for cultural and educational programs.

It stated that the ministry had issued a Show Cause Notice (SCN) on August 20 this year through speed post followed by mail on September 9 to show cause as to why the NGO’s FCRA registration should not be cancelled.

The ministry noted that in view of violations u/s 8(1)(a),17, 18, 19 and

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