Bomb explodes near Manipur MLA's house

IMPHAL: A powerful bomb exploded near the gate of the residence of sitting MLA Karam Thamarjit Singh at Kiyamgei village in the early hours today.

There was, however, no report of any casualty or damage, the police said.

The MLA who represents Keirao Assembly Constituency in Imphal East district got elected on a Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP) ticket during the last Assembly elections. He has now joined Congress.

The police registered a case in this connection.