Youths throw stone at security forces in Srinagar. File photo

Srinagar, May 21

Following the National Investigation Agency’s probe into allegations of Pakistan funding Kashmir separatists, Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh has asserted that youth are paid Rs 500 each for throwing stones in the Valley.“As Pakistan has failed four times in direct wars, they are investing in such means, whether it’s money through hawala or fake money through these leaders who claim to be representatives of Kashmiris. Actually, they are traitors using Kashmiri people. The young boys are given Rs 500 to throw stones,” said the Deputy Chief Minister here on Sunday.However, he asserted that the government was maintaining a watch on the situation and would take strict action as per law. — ANI