A Maoist was on Friday killed in an exchange of fire with security force in Orissa's Koraput district, the police said here.
The exchange of fire took place during a combing operation by the elite anti-naxal special operation group in Bijaghati in Narayanpatna area, about 80 km from here, deputy superintendent of Police Y J Rao said.
The body of a Maoist was recovered after the encounter, while the others managed to escape, he said.
A rifle and 25 kit bags were also found from the spot.
A combing operation has been launched to nab the other Maoists, Mr Rao said.