Irom Sharmila ends 16-year-long fast
Human rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila (44) on Tuesday ended her 16-year-long fast against Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 and was granted bail by an Imphal court on ₹10,000 personal bond. She will be examined in court again on August 23, said her lawyer. Irom had earlier announced that she will contest 2017 Manipur Assembly election.