"The skirmish took place in Kasturmeta forests," said Inspector General of Police, Bastar range, S R P Kalluri.
Following the reports of killing of some tribals in Abhujmad by Maoists after accusing them of being police informers, security forces had been sent to the interior villages like Kutul, Parpa and Kasturmeta for getting more information, the IG told PTI.
A police team spotted a group of ultras in Kasturmeta forests following which a gun-battle broke out but the Maoists soon fled taking cover in the forest, he said.
"Her identity is being ascertained. Preliminary investigation showed that she was not a local. She could be from Peoples Party Member (PPM) of Maoists," he said.
A police team was still pursuing some rebels who could have been injured in the encounter and fled towards Ketulnar village, the IG added.
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