Why was Rahul Gandhi's convoy stopped in Manipur's Bishnupur? Senior police official explains

Protests had erupted after Rahul Gandhi's convoy was stopped at Bishnupur. The Congress workers and locals had staged protest against the police action.

Updated on: Jun 29, 2023, 16:14:39 IST

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After massive outrage over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's convoy being stopped at Manipur's Bishnupur, the Manipur Police has issued a statement.

Bishnupur Superintendent of Police (SP) Heisnam Balram Singh said there is a possibility of a grenade attack on the route through which the Congress leader was travelling.

“Seeing the ground situation, we stopped him (Rahul Gandhi) from moving forward and advised him to travel to Churachandpur via helicopter. There is a possibility of a grenade attack along the highway through which VIP Rahul Gandhi is moving. Keeping his security and safety in mind, we've not allowed him”, Singh told ANI.

After his convoy was stopped by the police, Rahul Gandhi returned to Imphal airport. He is likely to travel to Churachandpur by a helicopter. The former Congress president will meet the victims at relief camps situated there.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with KC Venugopal at Manipur's Bishnupur where his convoy was stopped. (ANI/Twitter)

Protests had erupted during Rahul Gandhi's visit in the northeastern state. The police had to fire teargas shells to disperse the protesters. The Congress cried foul after Gandhi's convoy was stopped by the police.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over violence in Manipur, accusing him of leaving the state to fend for itself.

Referring to PM Modi, the Congress chief tweeted,“Now, his double engine disastrous governments are using autocratic methods to stall a compassionate outreach by Shri Rahul Gandhi. This is totally unacceptable and shatters all Constitutional and Democratic norms. Manipur needs peace, NOT confrontation”.

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