60 arrests after violence at MP village

Khargone, MP, Feb 28 (UNI) Sixty people have been arrested in connection with yesterday's violence in this district's Balsamud village where a dispute between two groups led to stone-pelting, torching of several shops and other damage to property -- a total loss of about Rs 15 lakh.

''A police force has been stationed in the area and will remain there for a few days,'' said Superintendent of Police Rakesh Gupta.

Deputy Inspector-General Vipin Maheshwari visited the area today.

Prohibitory orders are in force at Balsamud.

Thirty accused were presented today in the Kasrawad court and subsequently incarcerated in Mandleshwar Jail.

UNI