The firing between CPI (Maoists) and People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) took place on Friday afternoon at Pondegar in Maoist-affected Bandgaon police station area, Superintendent of Police, Michael Raj said.
Raj said one civilian, who was caught in the cross firing, was killed in the incident.
Several rounds of shots were exchanged between the two outfit members before they dispersed.
A massive search operation was launched by security personnel to track down the ultras, he added.