India, Sept. 25 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting a preliminary enquiry (PE) to probe alleged violation of foreign funding law by Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk and an institute founded by him, officials said on Thursday.

Wangchuk was even called by CBI to appear before it but he is yet to respond, according to an officer, who didn't want to be named.

The federal anti-corruption agency launched a PE - precursor to the first information report (FIR) to ascertain if a case is made out - against Wangchuk and Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL) about two months ago based on a reference from the ministry of home affairs (MHA).

As part of the probe, the agency is currently examining financial stat...