Rampur, Sept. 25 -- A day after his release from Sitapur jail, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan stayed indoors at his Rampur residence on Wednesday, even as crowds of supporters continued to gather outside to catch a glimpse of him.

Since early morning, groups of party workers and well-wishers arrived at his Jail Road home, many travelling from other districts. However, Khan chose to meet only a select few visitors. Women were also seen standing on rooftops near his house, hoping to catch a sight of the senior SP leader.

On Tuesday, Azam Khan returned to Rampur after spending 23 months and four days behind bars. The final stretch of his journey home turned into a virtual procession, taking nearly 45 minutes to cover 500 metres beca...