Rahul Gandhi returns to Imphal after being stuck for hours at Bishnupur

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday returned to Imphal after remaining stuck for hours at Bishnupur, and is likely to take a helicopter to Churachandpur.

Gandhi had to stop at Bishnupur after police halted his convoy fearing attacks on it.

Tear gas was used by the local police on demonstrators - some of whom wanted him to proceed to Churanchandpur, while others opposed his visit.

Gandhi's convoy was travelling to Churachandpur to visit relief camps in the area.