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Court orders release of Manipur activist Irom Sharmila
Indian Express The Manipur East Sessions court on Tuesday ordered the immediate release of 42 year old Irom Sharmila who has been on a hunger strike for the past 13 years. Sharmila has been kept in detention at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences … In Pictures: Manipur's 'custodial killings' Manipur court orders release of activist Irom Sharmila After 14 years of force feeding, Manipur court orders Irom Sharmila's release |
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The court order puts the onus of her health on the state. With the 42-year-old completely adamant in sticking to her stand, the next 24 hours will be crucial of how the state handles the Iron Lady.