Chatra (Jharkhand), Oct 18 : A Maoist was killed during a gunfight between the CPI (Maoist) and its breakaway group, Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), in Jharkhand''s Chatra District.

The rival factions clash took place last night near Baruda village, police said today.

Police also conducted raids in and around the area. (ANI)