Masarat Alam told that Pakistan based agents channeled the funds through hawala operators which were transferred to the separatist leaders including Syed Shah Gilani.
Similar kind of open polarisation of votes was seen even a few days earlier when BSP Supremo Mayawati had openly appealed for consolidation of Muslims votes.
Mir has also stated that the government is putting the lives of Congress leaders at risk and if any untoward incidents happen it will be solely the government's responsibility.