Chandigarh, Feb 14 (PTI) The Shiromani Akali Dal on Tuesday expelled Karnail Singh Panjoli from the primary membership of the party for six years for allegedly indulging in anti-party activities.

The decision to expel Panjoli, who is also a member of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, was taken during a meeting of SAD's disciplinary committee on February 13.

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Sikander Singh Maluka, chairman of the committee, said, "Panjoli was found guilty of indiscipline and indulging in anti-party activities in the past."

As he did not stop from continuing the activities, the party wad forced to take action against him, Maluka said.

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The matter was discussed during the disciplinary committee meeting and it was unanimously decided that Panjoli's anti-party activities and indiscipline cannot be tolerated any further. Thus, he was expelled for a period of six years, Maluka said.

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