Imphal, Mar 8: A powerful bomb, hurled by unidentified militants, on Saturday exploded inside the Manipur Assembly complex but no casualty was reported, official sources said.

The militants who drove up to the heavily guarded assembly complex around 11.30 am hurled the bomb, which exploded inside the complex, they said.

They then drove away towards Imphal-Dimapur NH39, the sources said.

No individual or militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

The Manipur Assembly is located in the heart of Imphal town and is surrounded by market, VIP quarters and NH 39.

All exit routes were blocked and the police were checking vehicles and passers by.