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| Manipur activist granted |
| Sharmila, who was then in the capital, was on a hunger strike at Jantar-Mantar
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| INDIA
, 12-May-2007
1:59:58 AM |
| Irom Sharmila, the woman who has been on a fast for the past six years, protesting imposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the North-East, was granted bail by the Patiala house court.
The Delhi Police had slapped a case against her for what they termed was an attempt to commit suicide in October 2006.
Sharmila, who was then in the capital, was on a hunger strike at Jantar-Mantar.
''The judge has released her on a personal bond, but now she would go back to Manipur where she would be again put in a jail as many cases are pending against her there,'' said Colin Gonsalves, Lawyer.
Delhi Police brought Sharmila to Delhi from Manipur on Friday. Speaking to the media after securing bail, Sharmila accused the government of having double standards.
''Last time, they didn't allow me to attend a meeting due to my health condition, but this time they summoned me to be produced before a court from so far away, about 5,000 km away from Manipur to Delhi. I think it is somewhat hypocritical on the government's side. I think so, I think they are not concerned about my health,'' said Iron Sharmila.
Sharmila has been fighting not only the Armed Forces Special Powers Act but also a string of cases against her.
''Perhaps she will die on account of legal proceedings. She will not die due to her fast. Both the Manipuri and Delhi police are killing her,'' said Colin Gonsalves, Lawyer.
Sharmila will now be taken back to Manipur where she will be detained further, owing to a number of cases pending against her
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