Leh, Sept. 25 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an inquiry into alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act by the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL), founded by educationist and activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been at the forefront of the statehood movement in Ladakh, media reports said.

Officials said the probe began two months ago and includes scrutiny of Wangchuk's February 6 visit to Pakistan, according to an NDTV report.

On Wednesday, four people were killed and at least 80 injured, including 40 police personnel, after clashes broke out amid a curfew in the region.

Wangchuk, who had been on a fortnight-long hunger strike, withdrew his protest after two fellow strikers we...