Kashmiri rebels get $7m a year to keep revolt alive

The estimate includes salaries, compensation to families of slain rebels, payments to guides and clothing allowances for militants, The Times of India newspaper said, quoting unnamed intelligence sources.

The report said the figure does not include "special incentives" for "fidayeen" or suicide attacks, killing of leaders or top army personnel, or missions of key importance to the groups.

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The intelligence sources said most of the funds originated in Pakistan, through its military Inter-Services-Intelligence and various charities.