Prohibitory orders under section 144 of CrPC (restraining movement of people) had been imposed while the efforts to arrest the accused were on, Seoni collector Dhanraju S said, adding heavy police security had been deployed in the troubled area.
Three people were returning to Khursipur village after being released from jail following a court order along with their supporters. They were attacked by a rival group, killing one person and injuring three others, District Superintendent of police A K Pandey said. There was previous enmity between the two groups.
Police have registered a case for murder and other offences against 20 persons. No arrests have been made yet.
