There were reports of another exchange of fire between troops and Maoists at Nakamamudi forest in the district. According to police, both encounters are going on at two different locations in the district. It is noteworthy that, yesterday six hardcore Maoists including a woman cadre were killed by CRPF jawans in an encounter at Darbha Ghati. In September, jawans had intensified the combing operation in forest areas after tracing a gun factory of Maoists in the district. As many as 800 Maoists supporters surrendered last month before police SP at the district headquarter.