Mohammad Shafi Lone was ambushed, killed by associates of militants known to him: Jammu and Kashmir police

SRINAGAR: J&K police on Sunday claimed that the conspiracy behind Mohammad Shafi Lone’s killing at Shahgund in Bandipora in north Kashmir has been unearthed following the arrest of four overground workers (OGWs) -- those who help militants through logistical support.
IGP Vijay Kumar said the conspiracy behind Lone's killing was hatched by LeT (TRF).
Shafi Lone alias Sonu, a resident of Naidkhai, was killed on October 2 evening soon after unknown terrorists killed ML Bindroo, a businessman, in Srinagar..
Kumar said the killing was carried out at the behest of LeT (TRF) handler Lala Umar, a resident of Pakistan. The module was carried out following a recce of the area the target lived and watching his movements closely.
On October 2, one of the OGWs who was known to the victim, called Lone for a meeting and a trap was laid there by the other members of the module. Once the victim reached the spot, he was assassinated, Kumar said.