The incident took place at Sihora Chowki under Rahatgarh police station here last night, in which, constable Shivraj Singh died, they said.
According to police, they had received a tip-off that two persons carrying illegal arms, would be passing through the area.
The cops soon spotted a duo on a motorcyle. However, when the police asked them to stop the vehicle, the accused opened fire, in which the constable was injured, they said.
The victim, who was injured in the neck, was rushed to the district hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, police added.
One of the accused Manish Rajak from Bhopal was arrested, while his accomplice Pavan is absconding, police said.
