One militant was killed and a soldier was injured on Thursday during a gunfight in north Kashmir's Bandipora district, police said.

Following a tip-off, security personnel surrounded the Khosa Mohalla area.

LeT commander Abu Musa was killed in the encounter with police and security forces in Bandipora (Hajin).

This triggered the gunfight, leaving Abu Musa dead and the soldier injured, the police added.