Sonu Sood denied entry at Bandra Terminus platform, actor cleans air

Putting all speculations to rest, actor Sonu Sood took to Twitter and clarified that he was not stopped from entering into Bandra Terminus railway station, saying that he was just following the protocol.

Mumbai: The messiah of migrant workers Sonu Sood on Tuesday dismissed all reports that claimed he was stopped from entering the Bandra railway station.

Taking to Twitter, the Dabangg actor wrote: "Just to set the record straight - I was not stopped from entering the station. I absolutely respect the protocols and have duly followed it. I had requested the state government for the train so that I could send the migrants back home to reunite them with their families."

In connection to the issue, Sonu in a separate tweet wrote: "As there were almost two thousand people. I am extremely thankful to the state govt, Hon. CM Uddhav Thackeray ji @CMOMaharashtra @AUThackeray @AslamShaikh_MLA for helping me bring a smile on the faces of all migrants! Jai Hind."

Earlier, a Mumbai Police official said the actor was stopped by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) when he reached the station on Monday.

Nirmal Nagar police station’s senior inspector Shashikant Bhandare told PTI: "The actor was stopped by the RPF, not by us. He wanted to meet labourers who were going to their native place. We have not received any complaint regarding this till now."

The actor has been lauded for his efforts in helping migrant workers reach their home safely during the lockdown. He recently met with Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray at his residence.

Sharing a glimpse of their meeting, son Aaditya wrote: "This evening @SonuSood met up with @CMOMaharashtra Uddhav Thackeray ji along with Minister @AslamShaikh_MLA ji and me. Better Together, Stronger Together to assist as many people through as many people. Good to have met a good soul to work for the people together."