The skirmish took place this afternoon in a dense patch of forest under Fulbagdi police station limits, Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) SRP Kalluri said.
A joint team of District Reserve Group (DRG) of police and Special Task Force (STF) came under heavy fire from ultras which led to the gun-battle, he said.
After the firing stopped, body of a male Maoist, clad in uniform, along with a .303 rifle and some other items was recovered from the spot, the IG said.