INDIAN POLICE have killed a notorious Pakistani terrorist leader in the disputed state of Kashmir, sparking protests from his supporters yesterday.

Lashkar-e-Taiba head of operations Abu Qasim was killed in a gun battle with police and soldiers in Kulgam, 45 miles south of state capital Srinagar, on Wednesday night.

Senior police officer Syed Javaid Mujtaba Gillani said Mr Qasim had been killed as he tried to break through surrounding forces.