Irom Sharmila released from jail, resumes fast
Manipur's human rights activist Irom Sharmila was released from judicial custody on Monday after which she resumed her hunger strike in protest against Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). Sharmila has been on a fast unto death for the past 15 years demanding the repealing of AFSPA from Manipur. She had been arrested on charges of attempt to commit suicide.