JAMMU: Panun Kashmir has expelled its chairman, Ajay Chrungoo, for alleged links with US-based separatist lobbyist Ghulam Nabi Fai, a proclaimed agent of Pakistan’s ISI, and has named Tito Ganju as its new chief.The prominent organisation representing displaced Kashmiri Pandits said in a statement on Saturday that senior office-bearers met Chrungoo earlier in the day to inform him about their concerns, including the purpose and sponsorship of his foreign visits. However, Chrungoo didn’t reply to any queries.Chrungoo is accused of “anti-organisational conduct, deviation from ideological principles, and character assassination of senior activists through proxies”, besides attempts “to dissolve the organisation in cahoots with ISI without the consent and mandate of the leadership”.The statement added, “In view of the seriousness of the allegations and the continued absence of clarification, it was resolved that Ajay Chrungoo stands expelled from the organisation with immediate effect.”
