Monday, February 20 2006 12:55 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Imphal: A powerful bomb exploded in interiorBishenpur district of Manipur today but no casualty was reported, official sources said.

The bomb, allegedly planted by militants to attack security personnel, set off at around 8.30 am at the Bishenpur district headquarters.

It was not immediately known whether the bomb was exploded by using a remote control device, the sources said.

Heavy security reinforcements have rushed to the spot.