Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's convoy was stopped by the Manipur police on Thursday at Bishnupur, amid allegations by the party that the BJP-led government is trying to thwart the leader's visit to the ethnic strife-torn state.
As per multiple media reports in wake of security threat, Rahul Gandhi's convey is heading back to Imphal where he is likely to take a chopper to reach Churachandpur .
Gandhi's convoy which was travelling to Churachandpur to visit relief camps in the area, was stopped by the police at Bishnupur, about 20 kilometres from the state capital. He had earlier in the day landed at Imphal from Delhi. Police officials said the convoy was stopped fearing violence along the route.
With PTI Inputs